At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide vital veterinary care and support to pets and their owners in need.
- Company: Join PDSA, a century-old charity dedicated to helping pets and people.
- Benefits: Enjoy generous holiday, CPD allowance, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Work in a modern, collaborative environment with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of pets and their owners every day.
- Qualifications: Must be a qualified Registered Veterinary Nurse with strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 29000 £ per year.
Make a difference every day with PDSA. Join us to help keep even more people and pets together when times are tough. For over a century, PDSA has provided vital veterinary care for the pets of people in financial hardship. We are on a journey to expand our reach to support even more people and their beloved pets. To achieve this ambitious goal, we need passionate and driven individuals who are ready to embrace change and help shape a future-focused PDSA.
About you
We’re looking for a Qualified Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly team at PDSA Basildon. The role requires adaptability, communication, and leadership in a busy, purpose‑led environment.
Key responsibilities include:
- Nurse consultations, inpatient care, dispensing medications, and assisting in theatre, including Schedule 3 surgery.
- Delivering high standards of nursing care while keeping pets calm and owners informed.
- Championing the charity, promoting client contributions, and suggesting improvements for resource use.
- Working as part of a close‑knit team to keep hospital operations running smoothly.
Qualifications:
- Qualified and registered as a Veterinary Nurse.
- Experience with diverse veterinary cases and working in a fast‑paced clinical setting.
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with clients and colleagues.
This is a full‑time, 12‑month fixed‑term contract. Working hours are Monday to Friday between 8am and 7pm, with one full weekend worked in every seven. Time off in lieu will be provided the following week.
About the hospital
PDSA Basildon is a highly collaborative, effective hospital that offers modern and well‑equipped facilities for dogs and cats, including in‑house radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, piped gas, and extensive orthopaedic equipment.
Rewards, support and benefits:
- CPD allowance of three days and £500 per year for development, payment of all RCVS fees.
- Extensive internal CPD programmes plus discounts for BSAVA Congress and London Vet Show.
- 25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays, with option to buy or sell an extra five days.
- Three paid special days off: Volunteering Day, Celebration Day and Wellbeing Day annually.
- Generous pension options, with PDSA contributions starting at 5% and rising to 10%.
- Life assurance providing four times your annual salary.
- AXA Health Employee Assistance Programme, with 24/7 wellbeing support.
- Retail, holiday and lifestyle discounts available through our staff Fetch benefits platform.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
- 10% discount on PDSA Pet Insurance plus access to staff veterinary services.
Equal Opportunity and Diversity
We are committed to embedding a culture of diversity and inclusion within our teams that reflect the communities we serve. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies and opportunities for flexible working arrangements. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, adults at risk and all our colleagues and expect everyone who works for us to share this commitment and to treat people with courtesy and respect. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate background checks.
Registered Veterinary Nurse in Essex employer: PDSA
PDSA is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of pets and their owners, particularly in times of financial hardship. At our Basildon hospital, you will thrive in a supportive and collaborative environment, with ample opportunities for professional development, including a generous CPD allowance and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including 25 days of holiday, enhanced family leave, and wellbeing support, all while contributing to a purpose-driven mission that truly makes a difference.
