Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

As an RVN, you will work alongside a friendly and supportive team to provide excellent nursing care for patients. The role involves a variety of duties, including consultations, surgical assistance, and inpatient care. You will also participate in out-of-hours work on a rotational basis. We offer a supportive environment where CPD is encouraged and you will have the opportunity to act as a clinical coach if desired.

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality nursing care to patients.
• Assist in surgeries and other clinical procedures.
• Maintain accurate patient records and communicate effectively with clients.
• Participate in the out-of-hours rota, including night and weekend on-call duties.
• Act as a clinical coach to trainee nurses (if desired).
• Support other branches with holiday and sickness cover as needed.

Working Hours:

• Full-time, 40 hours per week.
• One in six Saturday mornings (9am to 1pm).
• Out-of-hours: One regular night on-call per week (6pm to 10pm) and one weekend in six (Friday 6pm to 10pm, Saturday 7am to 10pm, Sunday 7am to 10pm).

Remuneration:

• On-call retainer of £600 per annum.
• Call-out fee of £25 for out-of-hours work.
• £18.45 per hour (pro rata for part of an hour) for work carried out between the end of your shift and 10pm.
• Mileage paid at 45 pence per mile for travel to and from the surgery for out-of-hours work.
• Clinical coach payment of £750 per annum.

Benefits:

• 5 weeks of holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata).
• CPD allowance of £300 per annum, with additional CPD available subject to a training contract.
• Full RCVS fees paid.
• Uniform provided.
• Mileage for out-of-hours work reimbursed.
• Holiday and sickness cover required at other branches.
• Opportunities to act as a clinical coach.

Requirements:

• Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) with RCVS.
• Willingness to participate in the out-of-hours rota.
• Strong communication skills and a caring, compassionate approach to patient care.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

We Welcome:

• Applications from part-time candidates and 2nd year students.