Job Description

We are looking to recruit an RVN with a passion for Emergency and Critical Care to join our A&E department based in our state-of the art veterinary hospital. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and pay high attention to detail.


We offer a supportive learning environment for our nurses - CPD is encouraged and funded. Many of our nurses have achieved or are working towards certificates in further studies (emergency and critical care, anaesthesia, surgery, and/or advanced diplomas). We host regular in-house CPD, hold 'Clinical Club' meetings every 3 months and the nurses were heavily involved in us achieving Hospital Status with the RCVS Practice Standards Scheme (we are also working towards multiple awards).


A&E and hospital services are provided for both internal clients and surrounding user practice clients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

A typical candidate should have:

Significant experience as an RVN in small animal veterinary practice (2+ years as a guide) An interest in medicine and ECC; possibly with the desire to achieve further qualifications Passion for supporting others and engaging in constructive communication Confidence in decision making, able to think fast and be dynamic during our busiest periods

This is a full-time position - Approximately 35.75 hours a week.

With an inclusive and flexible approach to all opportunities but it would typically entail:

The shifts are

9pm-8.30am

(with half an hour break) 10-13 nights per month Currently the rota is 6on, 7 off, 7 on, 8 off but we are open to discussions RVN sole charge from 1am-7.30am-there is a veterinary surgeon on the premises all night and an auxiliary nurse There are opportunities to pick up other shifts if desired as well as the option to cover annual leave for the other night nurses The night nurses have a varied role- providing triage and care to our A&E patients, assisting the veterinary surgeons with any investigations and/or procedures and taking care of the in-patients Support our evening receptionists by providing advice and triage to clients calling the hospital. Arranging appointments where appropriate

Salary 26K - 32k +

dependent on experience and number of nights worked

Your package would also include the following benefits:

Health Shield - you will be enrolled onto the scheme within your first two months of employment Salary Sacrifice auto-enrolment pension Cycle to work scheme Opt in private health care Generous pet discount for our practice teams CPD - encouraged and funded RCVS Registration fees paid 19.5 days holiday entitlement Enhanced parental leave Buy and Sell holiday VDS is also paid for clinical team Life Insurance at 1x annual salary 1 day paid volunteering leave, pro rata for part time colleagues

If you wish to apply, please send a covering letter detailing why you feel you would be suitable for this role along with your CV. Selected candidates will then be invited to a first round of interviews to start the process.

No agency submissions - direct applications only please