Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen at our practice in Blackpool Squires Gate Vets4Pets for an enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team on a 12 month fixed term contract.

About Us:

We are a highly-supportive, diverse and inclusive team of 3 Vets, 4 RVN's, 1 SVN, 2 VCA's, and our front of house team. We pride ourselves on bespoke employments that bring the best out of our people, who in turn bring the best out of our clients and their pets.


The practice is located on a fantastic retail park with many shops, cafes and eateries to choose from and we are very close to the beach and a short distance from the motorway (6 minutes). Manchester and Liverpool airport are both commutable in less than an hour's drive and we also have a comprehensive transport system for non-drivers (trams, trains, buses and taxis).


Our fully air-conditioned, RCVS-accredited surgery is purpose-built to industry-leading standards. We provide separate dog, cat, and exotic wards to ensure the comfort and wellbeing of all our patients. Alongside our in-house advanced practitioner dermatology service, we also now offer laparoscopy. Our state-of-the-art facilities include three consulting rooms, a large treatment area, digital and dental x-rays, ultrasound, Imagyst cytology, and capnography. In addition, we benefit from a peripatetic orthopaedic service provided by our sister practice.

About the Role:

By joining us you will have the opportunity to use your nursing skills to their full potential, admitting patients, monitoring anaesthetics, recovering, and discharging patients. Assistance from ANAs and an SVN with turning around theatre, patient prep.


To apply you will have good general nursing experience and great customer service skills, be cheerful, down-to-earth and enthusiastic with a genuine interest in animal welfare. If you are an experienced RVN looking for a new challenge or newly qualified nurse looking for your first role, we would love to hear from you.

This is a Part Time role working 29 hours per week across 3 days. You will be required to work 1 in 4 weekends. Please note this position is a 12 month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave.

In return, we can offer you:

Competitive salary range of 26,000 to 30,000 Pro Rata and dependant on experience No OOH or overnight in patient checks Generous CPD (including funded Certificates) Social events and emphasis on wellbeing Contributary pension schemes Paid memberships (RCVS, BVNA, VDS) Exclusive company and high street discounts and rewards

If you share our passion for delivering outstanding pet healthcare and great customer service, then we would love to hear from you!

Benefits

In return, we offer such benefits as 20% discount at the Vet Group, Pets at Home and the Groom Room, access to discounts and cashbacks, in-house career development opportunities, pension and holiday allowance.


We want our colleagues to be as diverse as our clients. Our teams are inclusive and celebrate difference so if you meet our role requirements, we'd love to hear from you.

Location:

FY4 2RP

We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don't perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!