Registered Veterinary Nurse Required At Oakham Veterinary Hospital, Oakham.

Oakham, Rutland, United Kingdom

The Role
We are looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly team. Our nursing team has a reputation for providing gold standard patient care. As a result, we are able to recognise and reward our nurses' skills, professionalism and dedication. We would very much like to hear from Registered Veterinary Nurses who are keen to contribute to and share in our success. Enthusiastic, self-motivated and resilient, you will enjoy keeping pace with our wide and varied caseload and demonstrate strong communication skills. The duties for this role include preparing animals for theatre, monitoring anaesthetics, assisting in theatre, positioning animals for x-rays and CTs, performing Schedule 3 nursing procedures, providing intensive nursing care to hospitalised patients, performing detailed and accurate kennel rounds and performing in-house lab tests, with the support of our full time laboratory technician. This is a full-time role of 40 hours per week, covering all shifts on a rota basis including (approx.) 1:10 weekends and a Saturday night. We are lucky to have two full time night nurses that cover Sunday – Friday.

About Us
Oakham Veterinary Hospital is a long-established practice on the outskirts of Oakham, Rutland. Our purpose-built premises are set in 8.5 acres surrounded by beautiful, rural countryside. We have extensive hospital facilities and diagnostic equipment in both our equine and small animal departments, including MRI and CT. We are dedicated to deliver the very best of veterinary care and service and are proud to have RCVS Hospital and ISFM Gold Cat Friendly status. We also have a clinical association with the University of Nottingham School of Veterinary Medicine and Science, giving us access to expertise from leading veterinary specialists.

Applicant Requirements
The ideal candidate must be a Registered Veterinary Nurse with previous small animal practice experience. There is lots of scope for professional development due to our hospital status, provision of our own OOH work and large, supportive team of vets and nurses. CPD is encouraged and funded.

Benefits
• 4 weeks paid holiday not including bank holidays
• 3 days paid CPD leave
• £550 CPD allowance per annum
• RCVS Membership paid
• Service based holiday entitlement increases
• VDS cover
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
• Enhanced paternity pay
• Birthday leave
• Discounted veterinary fees
• My Benefits - various discounts including retail & gym memberships
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Pension
• CPD/training support
• Paid bereavement leave
• Company sick pay
• Employee opinion survey
• Free uniform in a number of roles
• Annual pay reviews
• Social events
• Academy & Leadership courses
• Focus on employee wellbeing
• Relocation packages
• Career progression opportunities
• Free flu jabs

As a BAME and LGBT+ inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long term health conditions, and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

If this position is of interest to you then please get in touch.

Job Ref: BH2413

Tel: 07484520516
Address: Ashwell Road, Oakham, Rutland, United Kingdom