Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

Discipline: Pet, Vet & Animal Health
Job type: Permanent
Salary: ££22,500 - £26,000 DOE +BONUS
Job ref: 4116JS
Published: about 3 years ago

Job Title: Registered Vet Nurse (RVN)

Location of the Job: Surrey, England, United Kingdom

The Company:

My clients are an independent, first opinion, family-owned practice who are passionate at providing consistent, high standard veterinary care.

The practice has two branches both located in gorgeous market towns in the Surrey area.

Both branches are just a short hop away from the M25, so fantastic for popping into the city for some retail therapy or jumping on a jet for a long weekend.

The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of the job - Consults, Medicine and Surgery.

CPD is provided as my clients believe in investing in their people, and infrastructure, to provide the best care.

The practice still do their own OOH, so their clients have the assurance of the best continuity of care.

The Industry: Veterinary, Registered Vet Nurse, RVN, Small Animal, Pet, Exotics, Animal Health, Animal Nutrition, Animal Feed, Companion Animals

The Job Role details:

An exciting opportunity has arisen at my clients fabulous veterinary practice for a full time Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN).

Aim of the role:

My client is looking for an enthusiastic, confident, team player, cheerful RVN or HRVN who is willing to get stuck in.

Key Responsibilities:

To be a full time RVN.

Duties will include consulting, assisting with surgical procedures, minor procedures, client liaison, caring for hospitalised animals, and treatment plans.

At the branch there are two vets every weekday and one at the weekend.

Weekly rota is 38.5 hours.

One night duty a week, start 4pm until midnight & following morning start 6.30am until 11.30am, sleeps on site, attend inpatients and help with any emergencies. Vet has phones overnight.

1:7 weekends, Friday before is a day off, followed by the next week off after the weekend.  Saturday 8am until midnight, Sunday 8am until midnight & Monday 6.30am until 9.30am, sleeps on site, attend inpatients and emergencies.

1:7 Friday night duty and Saturday reception until 12.30pm.

For each night worked you will receive a £25 bonus. My clients tend to work one night a week, so over the course of the year this adds on an extra £1000 give or take to your salary!

Ideal Person Skills and Qualifications:

MUST be a qualified RCVS registered RVN.

MUST be an enthusiastic, confident, team player, cheerful RVN who is willing to get stuck in.

IDEALLY looking for at least 1-2 yrs of UK experience or more, however a new graduate would be considered.

IDEALLY would live within 45mins of the practice.

Additional Information:

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Generous CPD allowance

Pension scheme

38.5hrs per week.

Salary package:

£22,500 - £26,000 depending upon experience

Plus for each night worked you will receive a £25 bonus. My clients tend to work one night a week, so over the course of the year this adds on an extra £1000 give or take to your salary!

How to apply: Please send your CV and cover letter to;Jemma@AgriFJ.co.uk

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