Job Description

Registered Veterinary Nurse
Salary: Up to £32,000 per year
Contract Length: Fixed term until October 2025
Location: Two small animal practices located 10 minutes apart

About the Opportunity
A full-time position is available for a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) on a fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will work across two well-equipped small animal practices located just 10 minutes apart, both of which are dedicated to providing excellent veterinary care, including specialised clinics.

The role entails a 40-hour workweek, Monday to Friday (8-hour shifts), with a requirement to work 1 in 6 full weekends.

Key Benefits

• A health cash plan available from day one, covering dental, physiotherapy, and optical services, along with access to a private 24/7 GP service.
• Life Assurance at three times the annual salary.
• Access to 24-hour counselling and support services.
• Five weeks of annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing with length of service.
• An additional paid "Day for You" to use as desired.
• Clinical CPD allowance of £750 per year, along with two paid study days.
• Internal CPD opportunities and access to clinical communities.
• Funded certification opportunities.
• Coverage of RCVS and VDS fees.
• Interest-free Season Ticket Loan.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Staff discounts on products and services.

Role Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:

• Provide exceptional care to patients and clients.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures, including pre- and post-procedure responsibilities.
• Conduct nurse-led appointments and perform Schedule 3 activities.
• Monitor and care for patients.
• Manage admissions and discharges under the direction of the veterinary team.
• Coordinate patient transfers for out-of-hours or enhanced care.
• Dispense and check medications.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and practice standards.
• Lead briefings to engage and coordinate the team, promoting efficient practice operations.

Skills and Experience
The ideal candidate will have:

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse (RCVS).
• Demonstrated ability to deliver exceptional patient and client care.
• Experience working effectively as part of a team.
• Expertise in nurse consultations and an understanding of their impact on practice efficiency.
• Strong coaching and influencing skills to support and inspire colleagues.

Contact us today | info@gvcvets.com | +44 330 1135 222

This role is advertised by Global Veterinary Careers who operate as an employment business and emplacement agency. We have the largest selection of opportunities from our global marketplace and take on new and exclusive first opinion and specialist roles, worldwide on a daily basis. Should you be interested in a more detailed conversation in how we can support you, please get in touch with our team of veterinary careers advisors today.