Job description
Permanent Veterinary Nurse - Fort William, Scotland
1. Are you a qualified and RCVS registered veterinary nurse or soon to be?
2. Are you looking for a new opportunity in the Scottish Highlands?
We are recruiting on behalf of a small animal practice in Fort William, Scotland for a Permanent Veterinary Nurse to join their team. This role is full time for 40 hours per week over 5 days with shifts between 8:30am and 6:15pm, along with 1 in 4 weekends on-call and 1 in 4 Saturday mornings from 8:30am to 12:30pm. Part time applications will also be considered.
Key details
3. Type: Small animal
4. Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week, shifts between 8.30am and 6.15pm
5. Weekends: 1 in 4 weekends on-call, 1 in 4 Saturday mornings from 8:30am to 12:30pm
6. OOH: 1 in 4 weekends on-call
7. On-call: 1 in 4 weekends
The role:
8. The position is both small and large animal first opinion work.
9. The role will involve a variety of duties including in patient care, nurse consultations and clinics, assisting in theatre, monitoring aesthetics and assisting with the large animal work.
10. This role is ideal for a motivated and ambitious nurse who would like to make a difference and share and promote new ideas.
11. The RVN will be expected to be dedicated to providing a high standard of patient care and be able to work well as part of a team whilst establishing excellent working relationships with clients.
12. The role offers flexible work patterns to suit around lifestyle, school runs and school holidays.
About them:
13. RCVS accredited first opinion mixed animal and nurse training practice.
14. Located in Fort William close to 2 ski centres and Ben Nevis.
15. They are fully equipped offering state of the art facilities and veterinary services including ultrasound, endoscopy, dental x-ray, separate dog and cat kennels, digital x-ray and an in house laboratory.
16. They provide a supportive working environment where everyone has a voice and are able to share their ideas.
17. They offer a great work-life balance and provide support to one another as a team.
18. The practice provides a high standard of care and customer service to all its patients and clients.
Team culture:
19. They have a supportive close knit team with an encouraging and supporting culture.
20. They support all of the RVNs to pursue areas of special interest and some of the nurses have advanced qualifications.
21. They understand the difficulties that the vet industry can face, and they ensure that each member of staff support each other and strive each day to provide a positive and encouraging work environment.
About you:
22. The practice are looking for a confident and enthusiastic nurse.
23. The Nurse will have great communication skills and organisational skills and be able to work independently and also as part of a team.
24. They will provide an excellent service to all clients and be able to build rapport easily.
Package
25. Salary: Up to £29, per annum, commensurate to experience
26. Holidays: 6.6 weeks annual leave, including bank holidays and birthday off
27. CPD: Generous allowance of £ with 24 hours to attend
28. Memberships: RCVS and VDS fees paid
29. Family friendly policies including maternity and paternity
30. Private medical insurance
31. Certificate support
32. Workplace pension
33. Further benefits such as retail and gym
34. Employee wellbeing programmes
35. Ongoing learning and development platforms available
36. Career progression opportunities
37. Cycle to work scheme
38. Free uniform
Must haves:
39. RCVS registered and qualified or soon to be
40. Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
41. Have excellent verbal and written communication skills