Job Description

Part-time Twilight Triage RVN- Quantock Veterinary Hospital - Bridgwater, Somerset

We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly and knowledgeable out-of-hours team in a new role.

About us:

Somerset Veterinary Emergency Clinic (SVEC) is a dedicated Emergency Clinic providing emergency out-of-hours services for veterinary practices in the Somerset Region. SVEC provides OOH services to member local veterinary practices for nights, weekends and bank holidays and is based in the RCVS-accredited Quantock Veterinary Hospital.


We are based in the beautiful area of Somerset close to the coast and the rolling Quantock Hills. We see a good variety of small animal cases including exotics and wildlife. We want our colleagues to pursue their interests and so certificates and CPD are encouraged and funded.


Our team is amazing; we have routine socials, a great support network and most of all a fabulous sense of humour.


Watch our video to learn more about Quantock Veterinary Hospital:


https://vimeo.com/752514423

The Role:

Salary - 18.00 per hour depending on experience Part-time - average 6.75 hrs/week over an 8-week rota (Fri, Sat, Sun evenings only) Hours 16.00-23.30 must be covered Option to cover shifts for sickness and holiday on the other days of the week


Key aspects of the role are managing telephone calls, arranging appointments and triaging patients upon arrival at the hospital allowing the remaining team to have dedicated time for inpatient care and consults as needed. Additionally, as part of your role you will assist and support the night team.


You will work alongside an RVN who will be looking after the inpatients and preparing for OOH surgeries, a twilight ACA who will support with animal care and infection control, and an on-site veterinary surgeon.

Benefits include:

6.6 weeks' holiday including bank holidays (pro rata) RCVS and VDS fees covered Generous CPD allowance Opportunity to buy and sell holiday Enhanced sick, maternity, and paternity pay Health Shield Pension scheme Cycle to work scheme

And more!