Overview
We have a great opportunity for an experienced Veterinary Nurse to join the team at our Bradley Stoke Hospital. This is a fixed term position, covering Maternity. The role involves an interesting and varied case load in a supportive and collaborative hospital environment.
About the team
Our team has a strong focus on coaching and development. We are looking for someone who enjoys developing others and is willing to help train student veterinary nurses. We encourage personal development (including funding certificates where desired) and a collaborative working culture where ideas are shared and supported. Our tier 3 RCVS accredited hospital provides facilities including digital x-ray, dental x-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound, endoscopy and more. We pride ourselves on clinical excellence while delivering compassionate, patient-centered service to clients. You will join a well-established team of 10 other veterinary nurses, students, several experienced veterinary care assistants and a fantastic receptionist team.
Working hours / rota
You will enjoy a varied rota with a 5‑day week, 8 hour shifts between 7:30 AM and 9:00 PM on a rotating pattern. The role involves working with the inpatient team on a ward shift, covering operations or procedures, and running your own nursing clinics.
You will participate in the weekend day rota, working Saturday and Sunday shifts to support our Emergency Veterinary Service for Rowe clients as well as several other Bristol practices. This is on a 1:6 pattern, with days off the following week to provide a long weekend.
As part of the Rowe team, you will benefit from support from our referral department offering Medicine, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Surgery, Oncology, Imaging, Neurology and Dentistry. We also have an experienced OOH team providing continuity for patients. The ideal candidate will have experience in a busy first opinion practice or be ready to take the next step in their nursing career.
Because our employees matter
We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. In addition to a competitive salary, you will benefit from:
* Work life balance
* 6.6 weeks annual leave
* Wellbeing
* Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
* Private Medical Insurance
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership
* Employee assistance programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
Development & Professional Growth
* £550 CPD allowance with 3 days paid leave
* Certificate, Diploma and VTS support
* Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
* Access to Vetlexicon – online encyclopaedia
* All Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
* Infection Prevention and Control Programme
* Quality Improvement Programme
* VDS cover
* RCVS fees
Additional benefits
* Pawsome Benefits – discounts and cashback with retailers
* Pension – 5% Employee / 3% Employer
* Discounted staff pet care
* Salary of up to £30,000 pa DOE
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