Registered Veterinary Nurse

Job Description

Our client is a well-established, community-focused veterinary practice dedicated to providing top-quality care to animal patients. They pride themselves on their collaborative, supportive work environment and commitment to professional development. Offering a range of veterinary services, they strive to create a welcoming atmosphere for both pets and their owners.

Our client is currently seeking a compassionate and skilled Part-Time Veterinary Nurse to join their dedicated team. In this role, you will play an essential part in delivering excellent nursing care, supporting veterinary surgeons during procedures, and ensuring a positive experience for clients.

The successful candidate will become an integral member of a close-knit team, working alongside experienced veterinary surgeons and support staff. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a variety of projects, including surgical support, patient care, and client engagement, all within a practice committed to the highest standards of veterinary care.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Consistently deliver exceptional care to clients.
• Support surgeries and procedures, completing all 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.
• Complete patient transfers to out-of-hours or enhanced care.
• Dispense and check medication.
• Maintain professional excellence by complying with all regulatory, practice, and operational standards.
• Hold briefings to engage and coordinate your team for effective practice management.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS.
• Experience in delivering exceptional care to both patients and clients.
• A strong ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Experience in supporting nurse consultations, with an understanding of how this contributes to practice performance and efficiency.
• Coaching and influencing skills to get the best out of every colleague.

Benefits

Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health cash plan from day one, covering dental, physio, and optical services, with a 24/7 private GP service.
• Life Assurance at 3x your salary.
• Access to 24-hour counselling services, available by phone or in person.
• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 6 weeks with length of service.
• An additional ‘Day for You’, a paid day’s leave to use as you wish.
• Clinical CPD: £750 per year plus 2 days’ paid leave.
• Internal CPD and access to Clinical Communities.
• Funded certificate opportunities.
• VDS and RCVS fees paid.
• Interest-free season ticket loan.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Discounts on products and services.

About Our Client

Our client is a leading provider of veterinary care, with practices across the UK, including 24-hour centres and referral facilities. They also have a growing international presence, with practices in several European countries. They are proud to support a large, connected, and growing community of colleagues who provide exceptional care that’s always there. This is more than a motto; they truly believe that every interaction matters and that they can make a real difference. Being part of their team means working in a forward-thinking, caring environment equipped with the very best treatment options for both patients and team members.

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

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