Job Description

Permanent Veterinary Nurse, Bristol, Bristol

• Are you a qualified and RCVS registered veterinary nurse or soon to be?
• Would you like to work in an environment where each day is different?
• Looking to develop your nursing skills?
• Do you have a clinical passion that you would like to develop?

Would you like

• A salary of up to \xc2\xa330,000 pro rata per annum?

We are recruiting on behalf of a small animal practice in Bristol for a Permanent Veterinary Nurse to join their team. The role is full time however part time applications will be considered if the nurse is able to work Thursdays and Fridays. There is a 1:6 full weekend rota and time off in lieu if working full time or for part time there is a 1:12 paid weekend rota.

Key details

• Type: Veterinary Nurse
• Hours: Full time Monday - Friday
• Weekends: 1:6 full weekend rota
• Lieu: Yes once worked a weekend
• OOH: Yes
• On call: None
• Salary: \xc2\xa330,000 per annum
• Flexible rota patterns are available to suit.
• No Bank Holidays

The role:

• This role is ideal for a nurse who enjoys every day being different.
• The role involves all aspects of nursing and offer the opportunity to focus on developing nursing skills and any clinical passions. The practice encourage additional training and also encourage learning management skills.
• The Nurse will be working alongside two other nurses and a student nurse and an animal care assistant.
• The role offers a good work/life balance with flexible rota patterns to suit a good work / life balance.

About them:

• 1st Opinion small animal practice - part of a large group across the area.
• Whilst the role is based at Winterbourne the branch surgery close by will becoming a feline only practice in September. The Nurse will have the opportunity to contribute to the building of this new service.
• The practice is fully equipped with facilities offering a wide range of diagnostics and services including x-ray, endoscopy, ultrasound, in house laboratory and separate cat and dog wards.
• They offer a great work / life balance and provide support to one another as a team.
• The practice provides a high standard of care and customer service to all its patients and clients.

Team culture:

• They ensure that the mental and physical well-being if the practice is always a priority. The regularly involve themselves in local charity events.
• They understand the difficulties that the vet industry can face, and they ensure that each member of staff support each other and strive each day to provide a positive and encouraging work environment.

Who are they looking for:

• They are looking for an enthusiastic nurse who will embrace all aspects of the role and someone who would like to develop their nursing skills.
• The Nurse will have great communication skills, organisational skills and have an approachable manner.
• They will provide an excellent service to all clients and be able to build rapport easily.

Package

• Salary: Up to \xc2\xa330,000 pro rata per annum commensurate to experience
• Holidays: 6.6 weeks annual leave, incl bank holidays and birthday off
• CPD: \xc2\xa3550 CPD allowance with 3 days to attend
• Professional memberships RCVS / VDS fees paid
• Family friendly policies incl Maternity, Paternity
• Private Medical Insurance
• Certificate support
• Workplace pension
• Further benefits such as retail and gym
• Employee wellbeing programmes
• Ongoing learning and development platforms available
• Career progression opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free Uniform

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

What happens next?

CLICK APPLY NOW or if you have any pre-application questions or if this role is not quite right for you, please contact the Vet Seekers team (details below) to discuss your veterinary career aspirations further.

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