Overview
Medivet Oadby is a friendly small animal practice with a loyal client base, and we’re recruiting a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our supportive team. The practice is fully equipped with modern facilities, including an in-house laboratory, operating theatre, digital x-ray, and dental suite, to provide high-quality care.
The Role
* Hours: Wednesday to Friday, 8:30 am – 7:00 pm (30-minute lunch)
* Weekends: 1 in 6 Saturdays and Sundays (early or late shift) at our Medivet Thurmaston 24-Hour hospital – with time off in lieu
* Fair share of bank holiday/on-call rota
You’ll be part of a close-knit, experienced team including our Lead Vet Gillian, Head Veterinary Nurse (RVN), SVN, and CCA—all dedicated to delivering the best care for our patients. The practice is located opposite The Parade, Oadby’s popular shopping area, with shops, cafés, and restaurants nearby and convenient bus routes.
Responsibilities
* Deliver exceptional care to patients and support to clients
* Assist with surgeries and procedures, including pre- and post-procedure activities
* Carry out nurse-led appointments and schedule activities
* Provide patient monitoring and care
* Manage admissions and discharges as directed by the Veterinary team
* Complete patient transfers to out-of-hours or enhanced care as needed
* Dispense and check medications
* Ensure professional excellence while complying with regulatory, practice, and operational standards
* Hold briefings to engage and coordinate the team for effective practice running
Your Skills And Experience
* RCVS registered Veterinary Nurse
* Experience delivering exceptional patient and client care
* Experience working effectively as part of a team
* Experience supporting nurse consultations with an understanding of how this contributes to practice performance and efficiency
* Coaching and influencing skills to get the best out of colleagues
Key Benefits
* Health cash plan from day one (covering dental, physio and optical services) with 24/7 Private GP Service
* Life Assurance 3 x salary
* Access to 24-hour counselling by phone or in person
* 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays rising to 6 with length of service
* Additional ‘Day for You’, paid leave for you to use as you wish
* Clinical CPD: £750 per year plus 2 days’ paid leave
* Internal CPD and access to Clinical Communities
* Funded certificate opportunities
* VDS and RCVS fees paid
* Interest-free Season Ticket Loan
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Discounts on Medivet products and services
About Us
Medivet is a leading veterinary care provider with practices across the UK, including 24-hour centres and referral centres. We support a large, connected community of colleagues delivering exceptional care and provide the best equipment and treatment options for both patients and team members.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Part-time
Job function
* Other
Industries
* Veterinary Services
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