Veterinary Nurse - referral practice

British Veterinary LGBT+; England; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Surrey is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) for a 12-month fixed term maternity cover. The role offers a competitive salary between £31,000 and £34,000, full-time or part-time hours, and includes a range of benefits such as paid holidays and health contributions. Ideal candidates will have strong nursing skills and be confident in a busy, collaborative environment.

Benefits

Six weeks of paid holiday

£600 CPD allowance

Health and wellbeing contributions

Retail and gym discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Company sick pay

Regular team-building events

Qualifications

• Must be a confident Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN).
• Experience in surgical nursing is preferred.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional patient and client care.
• Work alongside experienced nursing and surgical team.
• Participate in weekend on-call rotation.

Skills

Strong all-round nursing skills

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about surgical nursing and ready to elevate your career? Our client is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join their friendly team on a 12-month fixed term basis for maternity cover. Situated in picturesque Surrey, this purpose-built facility offers a unique and rewarding environment for the right candidate.

The practice is a busy, dedicated small animal orthopaedic referral facility, accredited by the RCVS PSS. It is a state-of-the-art site with two operating theatres and an on-site CT scanner, located in a beautiful rural setting. The team includes an RCVS Specialist in Small Animal Surgery and an RCVS Advanced Practitioner. The nursing team is led by an experienced Head Nurse and comprises eleven RVNs and two VNAs, all committed to providing exceptional patient and client care.

Role details

The role offers a competitive salary ranging from £31,000 to £34,000, depending on experience. Full-time hours are available, with part-time considered. Shifts run from 7:15 am to 7:00 pm, with a fair share of late shifts and a 1 in 6 weekend on-call rotation, with no out-of-hours duties required.

Benefits

Six weeks of paid holiday; a £600 CPD allowance with three days off for training; comprehensive health and wellbeing contributions through Health Shield. RCVS and VDS membership fees are covered, and enhanced leave options are available for maternity, paternity, adoption, and more. Additional perks include retail and gym discounts, a Cycle to Work scheme, in-house CPD support, company sick pay, and regular team-building events.

Eligibility and application

If you are a confident RVN with strong all-round nursing skills, we would love to hear from you. For more information or to apply, contact Emma McGee at 07444223408.

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