Registered Veterinary Nurse - Multidisciplinary

Registered Veterinary Nurse - Multidisciplinary

We are looking for a motivated RVN to join our team at Southern Counties Veterinary Specialists as a Multidisciplinary Nurse. The role involves rotation through many of the departments within the hospital including Medicine, Neurology, Wards, Surgery and Imaging, enabling you to gain experience with advanced procedures and the treatment of complex cases whilst being supported by our discipline specific nurses.

Your role will include communicating with the clinical team and discipline-specific specialists, to ensure high-quality care to our patients at all stages of their treatment. This role will be perfectly suited to someone who wants to diversify their skillset in complex referral cases, working within a Specialist-led hospital.

Joining a team you are proud to be part of, 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 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.

What you will bring to our team: a dynamic individual with high attention to detail and an empathetic approach to patient care across a variety of disciplines. 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.

Shift pattern:
This is a full-time, 40hr/week position on a rotating shift pattern across different areas of the hospital. Shift times will vary depending on which service you are covering that week, but it will usually be a 4 day week working 8am-6:30pm. We also have a 1:5 weekend rota with time off in lieu.

Benefits include:

• Competitive base salary up to £31,500pa
• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
• £550 CPD allowance with 3 days paid leave
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon
• Professional Memberships, including VDS cover and RCVS fees

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.