Job description

Permanent Veterinary Nurse – Leyland, Lancashire

  • Are you a qualified and RCVS registered veterinary nurse?
  • Are you looking for a new opportunity in Lancashire?

    • We are recruiting on behalf of a small animal practice in Leyland for a Permanent Veterinary Nurse to join their team. This role is full time for 40 hours per week over 5 days with shifts of 8 hours. There will be no weekends, OOH work or on-call duties.

    Key details

  • Type: Small animal
  • Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week over 5 days, shifts of 8 hours
  • Weekends: None
  • OOH: None
  • Branch work: N/A
  • Computer system: Merlin
  • Team: 3 vets, 1 RVN and a supportive non-clinical team

    • About the role

  • Your duties will involve assisting the vets in surgeries and nurse clinics
  • You will play a vital role in promoting preventative health care and educating clients in this area

    • About them

  • The practice is home to 3 vets, 1 RVN and a supportive non-clinical team
  • They offer a wide range of modern veterinary services and diagnostics, including x-ray, ultrasound and in-house laboratory
  • They promote a supportive and inclusive culture which can be felt within their working environment
  • They have a vet who holds a certificate in anaesthesia

    • About you

  • You will be dedicated to providing the best care and making a difference to the clinic
  • You must share their commitment to providing the best care, while looking for ways to make improvements
  • You will be a team player
  • You will be eager to learn in a progressive and supportive environment
  • You will be comfortable working sole charge as this will be required on occasion

    • Package

  • Salary: Up to £29,000 per annum, commensurate to experience
  • Holidays: 6.6 weeks annual leave, increasing with service and birthday off
  • CPD: Generous allowance of £550 with 24 hours to attend
  • Memberships: RCVS and VDS fees paid
  • Bonus scheme
  • Medical insurance
  • Workplace pension
  • Family friendly policies
  • Employee wellbeing programmes
  • Ongoing learning and development platforms available

    • Must haves:

  • RCVS registered and qualified or soon to be
  • Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
  • Have excellent verbal and written communication skills