Registered Veterinary Nurse

Job Description

Are you a Qualified Veterinary Nurse (RVN) with practical experience, strong client communication skills, and enthusiasm for working in a team? Are you dedicated to providing high standards of patient and client care and motivated to run your own nurse clinics? Our client is looking for a Full-Time RVN to join their friendly, professional team in a bustling 24-hour hospital.

The successful candidate will join a highly experienced team, including Branch Partners and Vets with a combined 25 years of experience, and a Head Registered Veterinary Nurse with 15 years of experience. The team also includes certificate holders and those currently undertaking certificates, alongside a fantastic nursing and support team. The hospital is equipped with advanced facilities, including MRI/CT, endoscopy, arthroscopy, digital x-ray, ultrasound, multi-parameter monitors, and in-house blood work. It supports clinics across a wide region, handling interesting and complex cases. The rota is a 4-day week with weekends on a 1-in-6 basis.

Responsibilities

• Consistently deliver exceptional care to clients and patients.
• Support surgeries and procedures, including pre- and post-procedure activities.
• Conduct nurse-led appointments and Schedule 3 activities.
• Monitor and care for patients.
• Manage admissions and discharges as directed by the veterinary team.
• Handle patient transfers to out-of-hours or enhanced care services.
• Dispense and check medication.
• Uphold professional excellence, adhering to all regulatory, practice, and operational standards.
• Conduct briefings to engage and coordinate the team for the most effective practice operations.

Requirements

• RCVS-registered Veterinary Nurse.
• Experience in delivering exceptional patient and client care.
• Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Experience in supporting nurse consults and understanding their contribution to practice performance and efficiency.
• Skilled in using coaching and influencing techniques to maximise colleague performance.

Benefits

• Health cash plan from day one (covering dental, physio, and optical services) with 24/7 Private GP Service.
• Life Assurance at 3x salary.
• Access to 24-hour counselling services.
• 5 weeks of annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service.
• An additional ‘Day for You’ – a paid day off for personal use.
• Clinical CPD allowance of £750 per year and 2 days’ paid leave.
• Access to internal CPD and Clinical Communities.
• Funded certificate opportunities.
• Coverage of VDS and RCVS fees.
• Interest-free Season Ticket Loan.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Discounts on products and services.

About Them

Our client is a leading provider of veterinary care, with practices across the UK, including numerous 24-hour veterinary centres and referral centres. They also have a growing presence overseas. They support a large, connected, and growing community of colleagues who provide exceptional care. This commitment extends to their colleagues, patients, and clients, fostering a forward-thinking and caring environment with state-of-the-art equipment and treatment options.

This is a workplace for talented individuals who want to excel in their field and whose compassion for animals goes beyond their job. Join them and be part of their exciting plans for the future.

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