Registered Veterinary Nurse
The Rowe Veterinary Group, Yate
Salary up to £30,000 depending on experience plus benefits
An exciting opportunity has arisen in our busy first-opinion small animal practice for a Registered Veterinary Nurse.
The position includes a varied caseload including anaesthesia monitoring, medical nursing, assisting with diagnostic procedures (such as ultrasound scanning, and endoscopes), taking radiographs and performing nurse clinics. Some of these include feline-specific clinics, K-Laser therapy, and arthritis management.
This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week including 1:6 weekends at our hospital with time off in lieu.
About Our Team and Facilities
You will be joining an experienced and supportive team of 9 Vets, 6 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 2 Student Veterinary Nurses and 3 Veterinary Care Assistants.
Our clinical team hold qualifications and interests in a wide range of different aspects such as medicine, cardiology, surgery, behaviour, and anaesthesia. We are also an ISFM silver accredited cat-friendly clinic and K9 friendly accredited clinic. Our nurses are well-respected members of the team and all skills are fully supported and utilised. We hold regular journal clubs and clinical governance meetings to continuously improve the care we provide.
We are a forward-thinking, evidence-based practice that strives in career development and training. The successful candidate is someone who is dedicated to clinical excellence, and client and patient care and is a great team player.
Because our employees 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 3 days 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
As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.