Registered Veterinary Nurse

Donaldson’s Vets Limited.; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable veterinary practice in Huddersfield is seeking a full-time Registered Veterinary Nurse. You will be responsible for surgical and inpatient care, and working closely with a knowledgeable team. The role offers a competitive salary of around £30,000 based on experience, plus generous benefits including 31 holiday days and CPD allowance. Interested candidates should apply by sending a CV and covering letter.

Benefits

31 holiday days (including bank holidays)

Increased holiday days based on length of service

CPD allowance

Further study encouraged

RCVS and VDS cover included

Staff discount scheme

Company sick pay

Salary sacrifice scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Registered Veterinary Nurse is essential.
• A mix of surgical and nursing skills required.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide surgical, inpatient care, and nursing consults.
• Participate in weekend cover on a rota basis.
• Work within a large veterinary team.

Job description

The Role

Donaldson’s Vets are looking for a full time Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our fantastic team. Your day-to-day duties will include a mix of surgical, inpatient care and nursing consults. You will be part of a large team of 6 Directors, 40 Vets, 55 RVN’s, 5 SVN’s and 23 Auxiliary Nurses.

Salary

The salary for this role is in the region of £30,000 DOE based on 37.5-hour week plus equal share weekend cover on a rota basis dependant upon experience and qualifications.

About us

We are an independent veterinary company based in the lovely area of West Yorkshire. Our main purpose-built hospital is based in Huddersfield and we have 6 branch practices located in the surrounding areas.

We work alongside our sister company Donaldson’s Farm and Equine, who treat many of the farms and horses in the area, who often feature on the “The Yorkshire Vet”.

Our main hospital in Huddersfield provides our Out -of- Hours service to our clients, staffed by our dedicated emergency team and has a comprehensive range of equipment including CT scanner, visiting MRI truck, digital x ray, endoscopy, laparoscopy, diathermy, dental suite with dental x-ray, fully equipped lab, ultrasound as well as dedicated high sterility theatres for orthopaedics and soft tissue procedures, and dedicated wards for the various animals seen, with a separate ICU, cat, dog, exotic and isolation ward.

We have many specialists within the company that we gain knowledge and experience from, including ARC our fully equipped animal rehabilitation centre based at our Birchencliffe practice, and our behaviour team based at our hospital.

We are a proud member of the RCVS Practice Standards Scheme and have achieved hospital status at our hospital in Huddersfield and GP status at our branch practices.

Benefits – subject to Pro Rata

• 31 holiday days (including bank holidays)
• Increased holiday days based on length of service
• CPD allowance
• Further study encouraged
• RCVS and VDS cover included
• Staff discount scheme
• Company sick pay
• Salary sacrifice scheme

Donaldson’s Vets is dedicated to diversity and inclusion and supports mental health awareness.

Please send a covering letter and your CV to [e-mail]