Job description
Permanent Veterinary Nurse - Newbury, Berkshire
1. Are you a qualified and RCVS registered veterinary nurse or soon to be?
2. Are you looking for a new opportunity in Berkshire?
3. Would you like a salary of up to £30,?
We are recruiting on behalf of a small animal practice in Newbury for a Permanent Veterinary Nurse to join their team. This role is full time for 5 days per week with shifts from 8am to 5pm or 10am to 7pm, along with 1 in 4 Saturdays. There will be no more than two late shifts each week. There will be some branch work at a nearby practice in Thatcham on a rota. There will be no OOH work or on-call duties.
Key details
4. Type: Small animal
5. Hours: Full time, 5 days per week, 8am to 5pm or 10am to 7pm
6. Weekends: 1 in 4 Saturdays, paid as overtime
7. OOH: None
8. Branch work: On a rota
9. Computer system: Merlin
10. Team: 4 vets, 4 RVNs and a supportive non-clinical team
About the role
11. Your duties will include nurse clinics, monitoring anaesthetics, taking radiographs and blood samples, assisting in theatre, stock control and inpatient care
12. You will play a vital role in promoting preventative health care and educating clients in this area
About them
13. The practice is home to 8 vets, 11 RVNs, 4 SVNs and a supportive non-clinical team
14. They offer a wide range of modern veterinary services and diagnostics, including x-ray, ultrasound and in-house laboratory
15. They promote a supportive and inclusive culture which can be felt within their working environment
About you
16. You will be dedicated to providing the best care and making a difference to the clinic
17. You must share their commitment to providing the best care, while looking for ways to make improvements
18. You will be a team player
19. You will be eager to learn in a progressive and supportive environment
Package
20. Salary: Up to £30, per annum, commensurate to experience
21. Holidays: 6.6 weeks annual leave, increasing with service and birthday off
22. CPD: Generous allowance of £ with 3 days to attend
23. Memberships: RCVS and VDS fees paid
24. Bonus scheme
25. Medical insurance
26. Workplace pension
27. Family friendly policies
28. Employee wellbeing programmes
29. Ongoing learning and development platforms available
Must haves:
30. RCVS registered and qualified or soon to be
31. Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
32. Have excellent verbal and written communication skills