We are looking for a care-driven RVN who has a passion for wards nursing to join our team at Southern Counties Veterinary Specialists on a full time basis. Our team provides advanced wards-based nursing care to a variety of cases including medical, surgical, and high dependency patients.
Your role will include communicating with the clinical team and discipline-specific specialists, to ensure high-quality care, recovering patients from anaesthesia, and nursing our inpatients. You will be encouraged to build on your existing knowledge and skills. This role will suit a confident nurse with the ability to utilise initiative whilst working alongside a dedicated team of interns, nurses and VCAs.
A supportive team and a world of opportunity
SCVS are a specialist-led small animal hospital equipped with the expertise and knowledge to support the most complex of cases. As a large multidisciplinary referral hospital, we offer impressive facilities and state-of-the-art equipment which enable us to provide outstanding treatment to our patients from the initial consultation right through to discharging them from our care. We are conveniently based in Ringwood, Hampshire, just off the A31.
Our recent expansion has provided us with a new purpose-built theatre complex, a two-storey facility housing a large client reception and waiting area, 10 new consulting rooms, along with a new rehabilitation centre. The improvements do not stop here, with further additions to include a new diagnostic suite and ICU area, plus much more.
We have an outstanding team of recognised specialists across a multitude of disciplines. We also have a dedicated rehabilitation team who provide physiotherapy and hydrotherapy to aide post-operative recovery. The care and comfort of our patients is always at the front of our minds. Our advanced nursing team provide excellent care to all patients during their stay at SCVS. We also have a team of dedicated veterinary care assistants to ensure patients feel reassured and comforted during their stay.
Qualities we seek
We are looking for a dynamic individual with high attention to detail and an empathetic approach to patient care. You should possess the confidence to take initiative and actively contribute to the care of our patients. Previous experience in a referral practice is beneficial.
Working pattern
This is a full time permanent role, equating to 39hrs/week. Working 3 days per week from 7am-7:30pm, and 1:5 weekends (Saturday and Sunday) 7am-7:30pm.
Because our people matter
We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business, and investing in our people, teams and hospitals is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary up to £33,500 in line with your level of experience, you will benefit from -
Work-life balance
*6.6 weeks annual leave
*Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
Wellbeing
*Private medical insurance
*Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
*Cycle to Work scheme
*Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
Development
*£550 CPD allowance with 3 days paid leave
*Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
*Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider
*All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
*All our Vets get £1000 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
*Infection Prevention and Control Programme
*Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
*VDS cover
*RCVS fees
Additional
*Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100s of retailers
*Pension - 5% Employee/3% Employer
*Discounted staff pet care
Up to £33,500 DOE
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