Job Description

If you are a current Linnaeus Associate, you will need to apply internally. In order to do this, please contact our Talent Acquisition team (details can be found via The Link) and someone will be in touch to discuss and progress your application.
Job Title: Surgical RVN


Location: Wakefield


Salary: From 29, 300


Job Type: Permanent, full-time


Hours: 40 hours a week, 1 in 6 late shift weeks and 1 in 9 weekend shifts with 2 days lieu after your weekend.

About us

Paragon Veterinary Referrals offers an extensive range of multi-disciplinary clinical services, facilities, and equipment to first opinion vets in Yorkshire and beyond. It is home to a team of dedicated veterinary surgeons and highly skilled veterinary nurses who provide outstanding treatment and care for patients and high standards of service to owners and referring vets. We treat clients and patients with compassion, respect, and care.


Our medical facilities are among the best in the UK. They are designed for maximum patient comfort and infection control with state-of-the-art equipment, and 24/7, 365 days a year continuous patient care.

Your role and responsibilities

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate RVN to join our exceptional team of surgical nurses. Our team are hardworking, supportive and always willing to go that extra mile. With state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, you will be able to provide the very best of care to our patients.


Previous referral experience is not essential, as strong support and full training will be provided.


Key duties will include:

Assisting the surgeons with procedures, ranging from elective surgeries through to emergency procedures Monitoring of patients under anaesthesia; often including complex cases of all ASA levels Assisting the surgeon during surgery/patient preparation

Benefits

Competitive rate of pay 25 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday leave RCVS & VDS fees paid External CPD funded Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program Career progression opportunities Staff discount schemes Enhanced sickness pay Enhanced equal family leave Life Assurance policy Salary sacrifice e-Car scheme Wellness program including:

+ Employee assistance program
+ Eyecare voucher scheme
+ Free annual flu jab
+ Cycle to work scheme
Recruitment referral reward scheme.

At Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all our Associates. We have an amazing team of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) across our practices and central support office in addition to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available for everyone

Part of an amazing global family

The future of the veterinary world is at the heart of everything we do. We are all individual but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to make A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS.


Linnaeus is owned by Mars, that makes us part of their 70,000 veterinary health Associates who spend their days thinking about the 400 million pets of the world and how to improve their lives. Being part of this amazing global group gives us the benefit of a huge network of experts and specialists, a future we can invest in and the security that allows us to concentrate on what we do best - caring for pets.


Our Associates are fundamental to our success, and we are proud to count some of the finest specialists, veterinary surgeons and nurses in the UK among our team.


Being part of the Mars family of businesses provides huge development opportunities across the group for our Associates.

Don't just take our word for it

Paragon is a place I always wanted to work, and now that I am here, I love it. I learn something new every day. - Charley Mai Parker -Multi-Disciplinary RVN


We are proud to be Linnaeus, part of Mars. Linnaeus is a forward-thinking group of highly respected primary care and specialist referral practices in the UK and Ireland. Being family owned and part of Mars Veterinary Health, the largest veterinary company in the world, allows us to focus on advancing the veterinary profession to provide industry-leading pet care and unique career opportunities for our people. Why Linnaeus? - We pride ourselves in offering high-quality excellence of service and clinical care for our clients and their pets - We lead on sustainability and collectively drive positive change for people, pets and the planet - We prioritise your mental health and wellbeing - valuing equity, diversity and inclusion - We support your personal and professional development with best-in-class career frameworks and training programmes. We will empower and support you to grow your career from day one. We team up within our Mars family in partnership for a stronger future. Linnaeus is an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We treat each other fairly and equitably and we are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse for all our Associates. At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. If you would like to apply for this role, please click the Apply Button or for more information, please feel free to reach out directly to our Talent Acquisition team at careers@linnaeusgroup.co.uk