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Hospital Manager at Dovecote Veterinary Referrals
Join Our Growing Team as a Registered Veterinary Nurse at Dovecote Veterinary Hospital!
Are you passionate about delivering exceptional care and making pets your top priority? At Dovecote Veterinary Hospital, this is more than a job—it's our mission. We're an innovative, rapidly expanding, RCVS specialist-led referral hospital near Derby, and we want you to be part of our dedicated nursing team.
About Us
Dovecote is a leading multi-disciplinary referral hospital based in Castle Donington, specialising in Neurology, Orthopaedics, Soft Tissue Surgery, Oncology, and Dermatology. Our services also include Internal Medicine and Ophthalmology, alongside a first opinion and out-of-hours emergency service for the local community. Equipped with cutting-edge digital imaging facilities—MRI, CT, digital X-ray, and ultrasound—we're at the forefront of veterinary care and innovation.
The Role
As a Registered Veterinary Nurse on our expanding team, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality patient care within a collaborative and supportive environment.
Hours: 40 hours per week, structured over four 10-hour shifts
Shift Times: Scheduled between 07:30 and 19:30
Breaks: 30-minute unpaid lunch daily
Days Off: Three days off per week
Weekend Rota: Participate in our weekend rota with time off in lieu
Out of Hours: Some weekend out-of-hours shifts supporting our Mi-Night service alongside inpatient care
Why You'll Love Working Here
Join a passionate nursing team of 24 Registered Veterinary Nurses and 1 Student VN, committed to your personal and professional growth
Engage in a varied and rewarding role including anaesthesia monitoring, nurse-led consults, catheter placements, blood sampling, and inpatient care
Work alongside a diverse group of specialist vets across Neurology, Orthopaedics, Surgery, Oncology, Internal Medicine, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Dentistry, and First Opinion Surgery
Thrive in a culture that values teamwork, continuous learning, and innovation
What We Offer
Competitive salary: £25,397 - £35,000 (dependent on experience)
5 weeks' annual leave plus bank holidays, with a flexible 4-week buy/sell holiday scheme
Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
Heavily discounted pet treatments and products
Fully funded CPD and professional fees
Auto-enrolment in the company pension scheme
Subsidised gym membership, cycle-to-work schemes, and wellness initiatives
Discover all our benefits here: [What We Offer]
Our Culture
A recent CVS-wide survey highlighted that the biggest reason our colleagues love working here is our team. We foster an inclusive, welcoming, and collaborative culture where every individual is valued, supported, and empowered to excel.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you're a motivated, enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse eager to grow your career within a forward-thinking, specialist-led team, we want to hear from you.
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