Registered Veterinary Nurse
The Rowe Veterinary Group, Wotton Under Edge
Salary up to £31,000 depending on experience
This role is part of wider nursing team at Wotton Under Edge, however, it will include an element of both first opinion and supporting the MRI/Neurology referral service. You will support MRI diagnostic imaging, surgery, and post-operative rehabilitation within the neurology discipline.
Part of the role will also be spent in first opinion nursing - giving a wide and varied role. You must have a flexible approach to work and be willing to work across different teams. Experience/an interest in Neurology/Imaging referrals would be desirable but not essential.
Ideally, this role will be 40 hours across 5 days per week - but this can be flexible. Expectation to be part of the weekend and on-call rota, but the exact pattern is to be confirmed.
Why Join Our Fantastic Group?
Located in the picturesque countryside, The Rowe Veterinary Group's Wotton practice provides a tranquil and inviting setting for our team members and clients. With a warm and welcoming atmosphere, our practice offers the charm of a rural setting combined with the high standard of clinical care and client experience for which Rowe is renowned. Our facilities boast cutting-edge equipment including an excellent ultrasound machine, x-ray facilities, gastroscope, multiparameter monitoring, and dental x-ray capabilities. Additionally, we have an on-site neurologist with MRI capabilities and a radioactive iodine unit.
Backed by our tier 3 hospital, we ensure continuity of care by providing our out-of-hours service, with dedicated ambulance services collecting patients from Wotton twice daily.
Meet Our Team
At The Rowe Veterinary Group, our Wotton practice is supported by a dedicated team consisting of 2.5 veterinarians and 3.5 full-time equivalent nurses, all of whom possess extensive experience in their respective roles. There is an additional dedicated MRI/Neurology referrals team based at Wotton. You will form part of both teams. Our practice fosters a collaborative and supportive environment where team members are encouraged to bring their dogs to work and enjoy rural lunchtime walks, enhancing both work-life balance and team camaraderie. With a friendly and loyal client base, our practice offers the opportunity to experience the fulfilling dynamics of a busy first opinion practice and a varied and exciting referral service.
Because our people matter
We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from –
Work-life balance
1. 6.6 weeks annual leave
2. Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
3. Your birthday as a paid day off
Wellbeing
4. Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
5. Private Medical Insurance
6. Cycle to Work scheme
7. Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership
8. Non-accidental injury support
Development
9. £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid pro rata
10. Certificate support
11. Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
12. Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
13. All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
14. Infection Prevention and Control Programme
15. Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
16. VDS cover
17. RCVS fees
Additional
18. Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
19. Pension 5% Employee/3% Employer
20. Discounted staff pet care