Registered Veterinary Nurse

22759

We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at PetMedics. We are an RCVS accredited 24-hour Small Animal Veterinary Hospital and Advanced Clinical Services centre.

This is an annualised hours role (working around 1,000 hours per year, on average 2 shift per week).

You will enjoy being part of a friendly, welcoming and supportive team within a spacious practice. We are well equipped, with up-to-date equipment, and forward thinking and this role offers all aspects of general practice and referral nursing.

We support our Nurses to deliver care at its best.

The role…

• To provide a high standard of nursing care, including intensive care and emergency critical care, to a variety of patients.
• Assist our Vets during surgical and medical procedures
• Monitor and support the recovery of patient's post-surgery
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
• Support and collaborate with your peers
• Contribute to the efficient running of the practice, including client communication

Support and run nursing clinics

You'll bring...

• Must be RCVS registered
• A passion for animal care and welfare
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
  
  

Why us?

PetMedics is a large veterinary hospital, staffed by a truly superb clinical team of 37 veterinary surgeons, 41 nurses and a supporting team of PCAs, receptionists, administrative staff and an ambulance team.

We have a large waiting room with a separate cat waiting room area. We are proud to have been awarded the GOLD status for being a Cat Friendly Clinic and the SILVER Rabbit Friendly status. Our facilities include - 4 theatres, 6 consulting rooms, an intensive care ward, separate cat and dog wards, an exotics ward, an isolation ward, a digital X-ray, a CT scanner, several ultrasound scanners, endoscopy, laparoscopy, mechanical ventilation, and an extensive in-house laboratory.

Take a tour of our hospital and see for yourself -

Salary And Hours

Salary up to £22,000, depending on experience.

The annualised hours will be around 1,000 hours per year which works out on average 2 shift per week for holiday cover.

These shift will vary between 3pm-1am, 4pm-3.30am and 7pm-6.30am with icu duties included.

Our Rewards Package Includes

Discounted Treatment for your Pet/s

There Are Many Opportunities And Pathways For Nurses Within Our Wider Group! If You Are Looking To Progress Into Leadership Or Management Within a Practice Or Perhaps Something Remote Based, We Can Support You. We Have Recently Launched “CVS Nursing Career Pathway” With The Aim Of Demonstrating Clear Career Progression For Nurses Across First Opinion, Referral And Equine Practices. You Can Have Lifelong Career Here, Regardless Of What Your Current Interest Is! Click Here To Find Out More

To apply…

To arrange a confidential chat or a visit to the practice to meet the team for an informal chat and cuppa, please contact Grace on grace.wharmby@cvsvets.com

If you're looking for a rewarding career with a supportive and dynamic team, we'd love to hear from you!

CVS is committed to being a fully inclusive place to work where all our colleagues are encouraged and supported to be themselves, where difference is celebrated and where everyone feels able to deliver their best. We are also determined to build a workforce that is more representative of our diverse communities and the people we provide our services to.