Job Description

Student Veterinary Nurse
Castle Vets Pet Healthcare Centre, Reading, Reading, South East
Discipline: Clinical Support
Full Time
Up to 25,484.71 DOE
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Rare Opportunity for Aspiring Veterinary Nurses!

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Student Veterinary Nurse - Funding Available + Salary + Clinical Coach

Are you passionate about animals and ready to start your career in veterinary nursing? This is a rare opportunity to join a supportive, progressive hospital as a Student Veterinary Nurse (SVN)



Whether you're already enrolled in a veterinary nursing course or planning to begin soon, we want to hear from you!



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About the role

This is a full-time position (40 hours/week) inclusive of a day a week to go to college and no out-of-hours or bank holiday shifts, so you can focus on your learning and well-being. We're a Vets Now host practice, so each nurse has just two possible overtime shifts per month for emergencies, if needed.



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What we offer:

Salary while you train Funding support for the Level 3 Diploma A dedicated clinical coach to support your progress Hands-on experience in a busy, varied, and friendly hospital setting Exposure to a wide range of disciplines including exotics, diagnostics, and complex medical cases



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About the practice

You'll be part of a large, welcoming team in an RCVS-accredited small animal hospital with Gold Cat Friendly and Silver Rabbit Friendly status. Our facilities include a separate cat-only area, exotics ward, and advanced diagnostics (CT, ultrasound, endoscopy).



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Our supportive team includes:

9 vets (including 1 new grad and highly experienced clinicians) 10 qualified RVNs (with over 200 years' experience between them) 3 student nurses and 4 ANAs Vets who are certificate holders in Ophthalmology, Pain Management, Endoscopy, and Zoological Medicine Visiting specialists in Orthopaedics, Neurology, Soft Tissue, and Diagnostic Imaging



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Who we're looking for

We welcome applications from individuals who:
Currently enrolled in a Level 3 Diploma or Degree in Veterinary Nursing, or Planning to start one of these qualifications soon and seeking the right training practice Passionate about animal welfare and providing excellent patient care Enthusiastic, proactive, and eager to learn in a hands-on clinical environment Team player who enjoy working collaboratively and supporting others Positive in attitude with a strong desire to grow within a supportive hospital team



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What's next?

Don't miss this chance to kickstart your career with full support, real experience, and a team that invests in your success. Apply today and take the first step in your journey as a veterinary nurse.###

Your shift pattern

This is a full-time role covering a variety of shifts over 5 days per week, including weekends and bank holidays on a rota. Overtime is paid for weekend work.



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In addition to a competitive salary, you will benefit from:

6.6 weeks annual leave Additional annual leave for your birthday which will be added to your holiday allowance Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/ paternity/ adoption/ shared parental and surrogacy pay Cycle to work scheme Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing Non-accidental injury support Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers Pension scheme Discounted staff pet care
Castle Vets Pet Healthcare Centre, Reading
1 Tilehurst Road, Reading, Reading, RG1 7TW, United Kingdom

Animals treated

Dogs, cats & small pets