Job Description

We are looking for a dynamic, motivating, and proactive veterinary nurse to lead our Canine Medicine Nurse team.

The successful candidate in this role will work alongside our Nursing manager, Nursing Management team, head nurse team, and clinician leads to support, develop, and guide the Canine Medicine team in caseload management, nursing care, training and HR whilst still getting to work as a clinical nurse.

The successful candidate will work in our canine medicine ward and dedicated procedures rooms, working alongside renowned specialist clinicians, and a brilliant nursing and animal care assistant team. Our hospital is a multidisciplinary 24-hour hospital, with a dedicated night nursing and animal care assistant team.

The successful candidate will also manage the staff, carrying out regular reviews, performance management, rotas, and supporting progression of the team. The successful candidate will also work closely with our nursing manager, hospital director and clinical leads continuing to develop and progress the Canine medicine department and team. They will also work closely with our head nurse and HR team to work collaboratively across the business and ensure the team are working in line with our policies and procedures.

They would be involved with teaching and supervision of Veterinary and Veterinary Nursing undergraduates on clinical rotations. Flexibility will be necessary as the post will require participation in the OOH rota.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a high standard of nursing care, a desire to learn, passion to lead by example, and a capability to work under pressure.

Due to the accountabilities of this role, we are looking for a nurse to work a minimum of 3 days per week, plus weekends, we are flexible to consider part time or full-time applicants.

We are looking for a nurse with at least 1-year experience as a qualified nurse and some management experience.

Previous experience in a referral environment is desirable but not essential.

Benefits and wellbeing

Our people are at the heart of what we do and as your employer we want to ensure we offer flexibility, support and staff development, where possible, through:

Time off
- 5 weeks holiday per year (plus bank holidays)
- Additional holiday entitlement for Long Service

Wellbeing
- On site Mental Wellbeing Champions
- EDI committee
- Employee Forum - to ensure all employees voices can be heard
- Menopause Cafe
- Wellbeing talks and events
- Cycle to work scheme
- Family friendly policies, including enhanced maternity and paternity pay (after 2 years' service)

Health
- SimplyHealth Cashplan membership
- Free annual flu vaccination
- Free Specsavers eye test voucher

General
- Free onsite parking
- U2 bus service link to Bristol
- Annual CPD allowance
- Employee discount
- Generous pension scheme - we match up to 8% pension contributions
- Reimbursement of one professional membership fee per year

How to apply

Please visit the Langford Vets website and complete the relevant application form.

Langford Vets is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Closing date:

Friday 5th December

Interview date:

Tuesday 16th December

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 29,600.59-37,505.08 per year

Benefits:

Canteen Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site gym On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Work Location: In person