Registered Veterinary Nurse

Registered Veterinary Nurse at Falklands Vets – Up to £30,000 DOE

Established in 1989 Falklands Vets is a small but busy practice, with a loyal client base and varied caseload, including exotics. Set in the market town of Newbury and surrounded by the country\\\’s most beautiful countryside. The practice is a stones throw away from the town centre that boasts independent and high street shops and restaurants, charter and specialist markets, and first-class arts and cultural experiences.

We are searching for a RVN to join our passionate team at Falklands Vets on either a full or part time basis. The successful candidate will be working with a strong team of RVNs to carry our consultations, surgeries and Schedule 3 procedures in our busy practice.

The position is for 40 hours a week over 4 days with 1:8 weekends (on call until 7pm), but part time will also be considered. We are also open to a 2nd year or a newly qualified RVN.

Responsibilities

• To work as an active member of the clinical support team.
• To fully participate in the Nursing rota as directed by the Head Nurse.
• To provide the highest standards of client service and patient care.
• To ensure the timely and effective communication with all colleagues working in the Practice.
• To provide assistance and support for the Veterinary Surgeons within the Practice environment.
• To comply with all professional regulations, legislations and standards associated with independent accreditation such as the RCVS practice standards scheme.
• To comply with CVS\\\’s H&S policies and attending relevant training as required.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (or equivalent) with our Buy/Sell holiday scheme – allowing you to purchase an additional two weeks of annual leave
• Generously encouraged and fully funded CPD – abundant opportunities within the business aided by internal and external development courses and programmes
• Receive an extra day\\\’s leave each year in your first 5 years at CVS
• Cycle to work scheme and subsidised gym membership
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension scheme – automatic enrolment and completely hassle free
• Access to First Aid for Mental Health and Wellbeing Champions across CVS and 300 trained CVS colleagues in this role
• Colleague discount on pet products and treatments including free consults, cost price drugs and a discount to our online pharmacy, Animed.
• Access to the company share-save scheme

Interested? Please click apply now! For further details or an informal chat, please contact Emily in the recruitment team at emily.card@cvsvets.com

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