Job description

Permanent Veterinary Nurse – Newbury, Berkshire

  • Are you a qualified and RCVS registered veterinary nurse or soon to be?
  • Are you looking for a new opportunity in Berkshire?

    • We are recruiting on behalf of a small animal practice in Newbury for a Permanent Veterinary Nurse to join their team. This role is full time for 5 days per week with shifts from 8am to 5pm or 10am to 7pm, along with 1 in 4 Saturdays. There will be no more than two late shifts each week. There will be some branch work at a nearby practice in Thatcham on a rota. There will be no OOH work or on-call duties.

    Key details

  • Type: Small animal
  • Hours: Full time, 5 days per week, 8am to 5pm or 10am to 7pm,
  • Weekends: 1 in 4 Saturdays, paid as overtime
  • OOH: None
  • Branch work: On a rota
  • Computer system: Merlin
  • Team: 4 vets, 4 RVNs and a supportive non-clinical team

    • About the role

  • Your duties will include nurse clinics, monitoring anaesthetics, taking radiographs and blood samples, assisting in theatre, stock control and inpatient care
  • You will play a vital role in promoting preventative health care and educating clients in this area

    • About them

  • The practice is home to 8 vets, 11 RVNs, 4 SVNs 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

    • 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

    • Package

  • Salary: Up to 30,000 per annum, commensurate to experience
  • Holidays: 6.6 weeks annual leave, increasing with service and birthday off
  • CPD: Generous allowance of 550 with 3 days 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