Job Description

Out of Hours Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal
Pool House Veterinary Hospital, Lichfield Hospital, Staffs, West Midlands
Discipline: Small Animal
Up to 31,000 DOE

We have a rare and exciting opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to become part of our experienced and supportive night team. Each night shift is staffed by a dedicated group including a Night Vet, Night Nurse, Twilight Nurse, and a late Veterinary Care Assistant, ensuring collaborative care around the clock.

As our Night Nurse, you'll play a vital role in delivering exceptional care to inpatients, supporting the Vet with emergency procedures, and ensuring clinical areas remain clean, safe, and well-maintained. We're seeking a Nurse with proven skills in emergency and critical care, anaesthesia, surgical assistance, and patient triage.###

Shift pattern

For the right candidate this role offers a unique shift pattern allowing for an excellent work life balance, in a well-equipped and supportive environment. The post holder would enjoy a fantastic 4 on 7 off, 3 on 7 off rotation with excellent remuneration.
Our current team works from 7pm to 8am, within which our night nurses' triage phone calls and pets on arrival where required. The position averages 30hrs per week.



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About Pool House Vets

We are a small animal hospital based in beautiful Staffordshire. Lichfield is a fantastic central base to the rest of the UK, with Birmingham only a short drive/train journey away or Cannock Chase on our doorstep for those who prefer more of an outdoor pursuit.

Our hospital is a modern, purpose-built premises offering 24hr patient care and emergency facilities, supported by 3 branch practices in Armitage, Burntwood and Mere Green. We pride ourselves on delivering a high standard of patient care and client service, whilst working in a supportive and fun environment. Our hospital offers the usual facilities of X-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, laparoscopy, patient monitoring equipment and a comprehensive lab.###

Come and join our fantastic team!

We are a team of 18 Vets and 16 Nurses with a large support team of Receptionists and Admin staff. We have veterinary certificate holders in anaesthesia, emergency medicine and imaging as well as advanced nursing diploma holders. The successful candidate should be driven to deliver excellent patient care, be confident with anaesthesia and happy working in small but experienced night team.###

Because our employees matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -####

Work life balance

6.6 weeks annual leave Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service Additional annual leave for your birthday
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Wellbeing

Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay Private Medical Insurance Cycle to Work scheme Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership Non-accidental injury support
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Development

550 CPD allowance with 24hrs paid pro rata Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding Infection Prevention and Control Programme Quality Improvement Programme
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Professional Memberships

VDS cover RCVS fees
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Additional

Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers Pension - 5% Employee/3% Employer Discounted staff pet care
Pool House Veterinary Hospital, Lichfield Hospital
Fosseway Lane, Lichfield, Staffs, WS13 8JY, United Kingdom

Animals treated

Dogs, cats & small pets
At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, 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.###

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Elliott Burgin from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.####

Talent Partner

Elliott Burgin

elliott.burgin@ivcevidensia.com