Job Description

Job description

We are looking for an RVN who is passionate about animal welfare and is compassionate with both pets and their families and is proud to be a Veterinary professional in a primary GP practice .

ABOUT US

Operating from 3 independent sites

Gold Standard cat only clinic at main site

Facilities at main clinic allow cases to be dealt with in house with little need for referral

Supportive efficient management teams at each clinic

38 staff members with nursing team of 16

Teaching practice offering good caring support

Open culture with emphasis on CPD

JOB ROLE

Multi-disciplinary RVN- a variety of shifts roles; Surgical, Anaesthesia, Diagnostics, In-patients, Laboratory, Consulting

Able to cope with most surgical cases and perform Schedule 3

Freedom to define your own position within the clinic ideally with a special interest.

REQUIREMENTS

Quality of experience more important than quantity but would expect suitable candidate to have several years experience in practice.

Further qualifications desirable but not essential.

Experienced client care skills

The details

4 day week 8.30am till 7pm with 1 hour lunch and coffee /tea breaks

1 in 6 weekend rota for any hospitalised patients

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays

Starting salary as above with bandings for career growth

VDS & RCVS membership fees included

Generous employee discount

Annual pay reviews based on performance

Company pension scheme

CPD 500.00 pa [ we can consider funding certificates]

DESIRABLE QUALITIES

Organised and efficient

Able to challenge themselves and always improve

Passionate about their job and animal welfare

Compassionate towards clients and able communicator

A motivational team player who works well in an open culture

Enjoys all aspects of their life not just work

HOURS

Work 4 days a week - 8.30am - 7.00pm

Potential to discuss weekend consulting (1:4)

Participate with in-patient checks/on call weekend duties (Saturday 1pm until Monday 8.30am) 1 every 6 weeks

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 26,000.00-30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Free parking On-site parking Store discount
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:

Swindon SN2 2LZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

What do you love about first opinion practice?
Experience:

RVN: 1 year (required)
Location:

Swindon SN2 2LZ (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 24/07/2025
Reference ID: registered veterinary nurse
Expected start date: 01/10/2025