Registered Veterinary Nurse

Southdown Veterinary Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A recognized veterinary hospital in Manchester is looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to provide high-quality nursing care, assist during procedures, and support patient recovery. The ideal candidate will be RCVS registered and passionate about animal welfare. This position offers diverse responsibilities in a collaborative environment with various facilities. The compensation can reach up to £22,000, based on experience, with additional professional development opportunities and a supportive workplace.

Benefits

Dedicated CPD support

Free Knowledge Hub access

Wellbeing initiatives

Health cash plans

Practice Bonus Scheme

Workplace Pension

Discounted treatment for pets

Qualifications

• Must be RCVS registered.
• Passion for animal care and welfare.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard of nursing care including intensive care.
• Assist Vets during surgical and medical procedures.
• Monitor recovery of patients post-surgery.
• Maintain accurate patient records.

Skills

RCVS registered

Animal care and welfare

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Job description

Overview

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 shifts 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.

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 patients post-surgery
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
• Support and collaborate with 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 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 GOLD status for being a Cat Friendly Clinic and 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 for more information.

Salary and Hours

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

The annualised hours are around 1,000 hours per year, which works out to about 2 shifts per week for holiday cover. Shifts will vary between 3pm-1am, 4pm-3.30am and 7pm-6.30am with ICU duties included.

Our rewards package includes

• Dedicated CPD support and access to internal courses developed by our in-house learning & development team of Vets and Nurses
• Free Knowledge Hub offering over 260 courses and 235 webinars
• Wellbeing initiatives including access to wellbeing champions across our group
• Other health and wellbeing benefits including Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work, and discounted Gym Membership
• Forward-thinking policies including fertility treatment, Pregnancy Loss, extended sick pay, enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption leave
• CVS Save as you earn scheme – purchase discounted shares in the company
• Health cash plans, discounted critical illness cover, 8 weeks' pay to support life events, private medical insurance after one month of service at discounted rates
• Practice Bonus Scheme
• Giving Back Day – volunteer for a charity/cause of your choice
• Workplace Pension
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
• RCVS and VDS support
• Discounted treatment for your pets

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 [e-mail]

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.