Veterinary Nurse - supportive and close-knit team

Overview

Are you a dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) looking to advance your career in a supportive and close-knit team? My client, an independent first opinion small animal veterinary practice, could be your next professional home. Here, you will have the chance to fully utilise your skills in a modern, purpose-built clinic. The practice features a beautifully renovated Grade II listed building equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic tools, including ultrasound, digital X-ray, dental machine, in-house lab (Idexx), and endoscope.

The facility includes two consult rooms, two theatres, a prep room, a dedicated in-patient ward, a large waiting room, a nurses  station, a fully equipped kitchen, and a welcoming reception area.

The role offers a balanced 4-day working week from 08:30 to 18:30, with a share of the on-call rota: 1 in 4 weekends (Friday 18:30-23:30, Saturday and Sunday 08:30-23:30) and 1-2 weeknights per month (18:30-23:30). On-call duties are generally peaceful, and you will only be called in if needed. Overnight hospitalisation is shared among the nurses, with a half-day off in lieu of each overnight shift.

Rose Valley Vets values continuous professional development (CPD) and offers funding for further certificates. Additional benefits include RCVS and VDS fees paid, private medical insurance (BUPA), and services and medication for your own pets ary is competitive and based on experience.

• Confident nurse consults, patient admissions/discharges, anaesthesia monitoring, surgical nursing, in-patient care, and recovery.
• Strong laboratory skills and clinical administration.
• Support junior team members and student nurses.
• Contribute ideas for practice growth and improvement.

• RVN status and valid registration with the relevant veterinary nursing regulatory body.
• Excellent communication skills, compassionate approach towards animals and their owners, strong problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail.

Contact: Emma McGee —  or

You must be a qualified Veterinary Nurse and registered with the RCVS to be considered for this role.