Wards/ECC Inpatient Care Registered Veterinary Nurse

Eastcott; Swindon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Swindon is seeking a Ward/ECC Inpatient Care Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their team. The role involves providing care for a variety of patients within a supportive and collaborative environment, focusing on personal and professional growth. Benefits include generous holiday allowances and opportunities for external funded CPD. Apply now to make a significant impact on pet health and wellbeing.

Benefits

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays

Career progression opportunities

Life Assurance

Wellness program

Enhanced equal family leave

Employer contribution pension scheme

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification is essential.
• Strong teamwork skills and a proactive attitude are required.
• Experience in critical care or emergency veterinary nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for emergency and critical care patients.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team for patient management.
• Participate in development and training initiatives.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Clinical assessment

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification

Job description

Overview

Ward/ECC Inpatient Care Registered Veterinary Nurse

Location: Eastcott Referrals

Job Type: Permanent

Hours: 40 hours/week, plus 1:8 weekends

Your Role and Responsibilities

We are looking for a forward-thinking, proactive and enthusiastic individual who strives to provide the very best for their patients. We encourage a collaborative approach, empowering all team members to communicate openly with their ideas and improvements.

You will be welcomed into a team of skilled and encouraging nurses, vets, support staff and physiotherapists. Personal development and professional progression is supported, encouraged and celebrated. Our ward members play a central role within the nursing team, caring for a range of patients from across the disciplines including neurology, soft tissue, orthopaedics, dentistry, ophthalmology, medicine and cardiology. You will also work within our 24/7 ICU, nursing emergency and critical care patients.

This is a full-time role working a 40-hour week on a rotating shift pattern alongside a 1:8 weekend rota.

Benefits

• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• External CPD funded
• Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program
• Career progression opportunities
• Staff discount schemes
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Enhanced equal family leave
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme
• Employer contribution pension scheme
• Wellness program including:
• Employee assistance program
• Eyecare voucher scheme
• Free annual Flu jab
• Cycle to work scheme
• Recruitment referral reward scheme

At Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all our Associates. We have an amazing team of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) across our practices and central support office in addition to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available for everyone.

If you would like to apply for this role, please click the Apply Button or for more information, please feel free to reach out directly to our Referral Nursing Talent Acquisition Business Partner - Becca Thompson at [e-mail]

Eastcott Veterinary Referrals is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family-owned veterinary company in the world. Being privately owned, we can truly be driven by our purpose, to create a better world, and think long-term as opposed to being focused solely on short-term profits.

At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. Our Associates are over 6000 strong and empowered to speak up, step up and deliver quality services. You’ll have access to a huge network of specialists, worldwide development opportunities and an easily accessible, comprehensive wellbeing package that prioritises your physical and mental health, allowing you to focus on what you do best - care for pets.

We are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse, we care about you and want you to be authentic, with everything you need to perform at your best. We are all individual but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to achieve our purpose.

All applications with the relevant skills and qualifications will be carefully considered. If you need any support in completing your application or simply want to find out more about Eastcott Veterinary Referrals, Linnaeus or the role please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail]

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