Are you a newly qualified veterinary nurse looking for an exciting, supportive role? Or are you looking to put your experience and knowledge to a new challenge and take the next step in your career?
Our nurses are veterinary professionals and as such we ensure that they are able to fulfil their clinical potential. We have a team of talented Client Care Advisors to support the client journey, freeing up our Nurses to carry out their roles effectively and enabling you to lead and manage nurse clinics and perform schedule 3 procedures.
You’ll be joining a hard-working and inclusive team who are passionate about being at the heart of the local community. Our practice provides excellent facilities giving you access to all the equipment and space you need to care for your patients. We are in a great location inside a Pets at Home store in the north of Blackpool, with ample parking and a nearby train station. See more of our practice by taking a virtual tour.
This role is available on a full-time or part-time basis, and we’re happy to offer flexible shift patterns. If you have specific scheduling needs, we’d love to hear from you! The role includes a shared rota, covering 1 weekend in every 8 (Saturday 9am–3pm and Sunday 10am–2pm), followed by a long weekend off the following week. We do have a 2nd practice based in Cleveleys so hours may be shared across the two premises.
We’re looking for a Nurse who has excellent customer service and communication skills, can be an effective team player, have a systematic approach when making decisions and be able to carry out the role effectively with planning and organisation. You should be friendly, down-to-earth, have a genuine interest in animal welfare and enjoy the variety provided by the clients and colleagues alike.
In return, we can offer you:
1. Competitive salary range of £26,000 to £30,000 Pro Rata and depending on experience
2. No OOH or overnight in patient checks
3. Generous CPD (including funded Certificates)
4. Social events and emphasis on wellbeing
5. Contributary pension schemes
6. Paid memberships (RCVS, BVNA, VDS)
7. Exclusive company and high street discounts and rewards
If you share our passion for delivering outstanding pet healthcare and great customer service, then we would love to hear from you!
Benefits
In return, we offer such benefits as 20% discount at the Vet Group, Pets at Home and the Groom Room, access to discounts and cashbacks, in-house career development opportunities, pension and holiday allowance.
We want our colleagues to be as diverse as our clients. Our teams are inclusive and celebrate difference so if you meet our role requirements, we’d love to hear from you.
Location: FY2 0QX
We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!