Fixed Term RVN - Essex
3 weeks ago 
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Salary
From £29,000
Company
JR Veterinary
Contact
Janko Kingdom
Essex, United Kingdom
We have a fixed term opportunity for an experienced RVN to join a busy, well-equipped veterinary hospital in Essex on a 12-month maternity cover contract. This is a genuinely exciting role for a confident nurse who is ready to take on broader responsibility and get a taste of what nursing leadership really looks like — in a practice that will fully support you along the way.
The Details
- Salary: From £29,000 per annum depending on experience
- Contract: Fixed term, 12 months maternity cover
- Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week
- Flexible working: 4 x 10-hour days or 5 x 8-hour days — discussed collaboratively
- No OOH — a dedicated night team covers all out-of-hours care
The Hospital
A well-established, progressive hospital site with ISFM Silver Cat Friendly accreditation and a highly experienced clinical team including multiple certificate holders. The facilities are exceptional — CT and MRI, laparoscopy, rigid and flexible endoscopy, ultrasonography, dental X-ray and a full in-house laboratory. The hospital also works alongside several supporting branch practices.
The Role
This position has arisen to cover the absence of a Lead Nurse and offers a meaningful step up for the right candidate — without requiring a formal Lead Nurse title. You will work closely with senior leadership and the wider nursing team, taking ownership of key areas based on your own experience and interests.
Day to day this could include:
- Supporting the hospital team with day-to-day clinical delivery and leadership
- Taking ownership of areas such as stock and ordering, laboratory support or dentistry
- Mentoring and supporting student nurses — clinical coach experience is highly desirable
- Rotating across early, late and occasional twilight shifts
- 1 in 6 weekends with time off in lieu
Who We Are Looking For
- RCVS registered RVN — ideally 1 year or more post-qualification, though strong candidates with less experience will be considered
- Previous clinical coach or supervisory experience is a real advantage
- Proactive, team-focused and confident taking on additional responsibility
- Interested in gaining leadership exposure in a supportive environment
- Someone ready to hit the ground running from day one
What Is On Offer
- From £29,000 depending on experience
- 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave
- Funded external CPD plus extensive in-house CPD programmes
- CPD days included
- RCVS and VDS fees paid
- Pension with employer contribution
- Life assurance — 4x salary
- Enhanced sickness and equal family leave
- E-car salary sacrifice scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Staff discounts and benefits hub
- Wellbeing support
While this is a fixed term contract, the potential for future permanent opportunities exists within the wider group for the right candidate.
Informal visits, phone calls and working interviews are all welcomed before you apply. Just get in touch.
📞 01392 719887
Tel: 01392719887
Address:
Essex, United Kingdom