Job Description

About the job

Due to the growth of our thriving small animal, first opinion RCVS General Practice accredited practice we are looking for a motivated, registered veterinary nurse to join our enthusiastic team which operates a high standard of nursing care.

We have excellent facilities and benefit from being next to the referral hospital, ensuring excellent access for our clients. The First opinion and referral services collaborate as a team for complete patient support, ensuring the highest standard of patient care. Duties will include inpatient care, anaesthesia, radiography, laboratory work and nursing clinics.

Working 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday) with up to 1 in 3 weekends (currently 1 in 5 Saturdays).

About the company

Langford Vets is located in the beautiful Somerset countryside, whilst being close to the vibrant city of Bristol. As a subsidiary company of the University of Bristol, we are a commercial veterinary business operating across all animal species and disciplines, whilst also teaching the future generations of vets and nurses.
We are a dynamic and innovative veterinary company committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We pride ourselves on being a positive and inclusive work environment. Our success is driven by our talented and dedicated team of professionals who work together to achieve our goals.

The Team and Culture

This fast-paced and rewarding role provides plenty of opportunities for learning, developing and working with a passionate and driven team of professionals.

The practice nurse team currently consists of 8 nurses, 2 student nurses and an animal care assistant and works closely with our Vets and Reception team.

Our culture is to provide a friendly, supportive and collaborative environment within which individuals feel heard and can fulfill their potential through career long learning.

A typical day

Some of your day-to-day tasks could include:
- Assisting veterinary surgeons with clinical procedures
- Monitoring anaesthesia
- Assist with consultations
- Cleaning wounds and removing stitches
- Maintaining accurate patient records
- Dispensing and administering medication to animals

About you/You will need:

General

Positive work ethic

Ability to work both within a team and independently

Flexible approach to work

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Role specific

Registered veterinary nurse

Confidence and experience in effective handling and restraint of animals

Ability to carry out veterinary nurse duties as listed in job description

Experience of supervising veterinary students is desirable

Benefits and wellbeing

Our people are at the heart of what we do and as your employer we want to ensure we offer flexibility, support and staff development, where possible, through:

Time off
- 5 weeks holiday per year (plus bank holidays)
- Additional holiday entitlement for Long Service

Wellbeing
- On site Mental Health Champions
- EDI committee
- Employee Forum - to ensure all employees voices can be heard
- Menopause Cafe
- Wellbeing talks and events
- Cycle to work scheme
- Family friendly policies, including enhanced maternity and paternity pay (after 2 years' service)

Health
- SimplyHealth Cashplan membership
- Free annual flu vaccination
- Free Specsavers eye test voucher

General
- Free onsite parking
- U2 bus service link to Bristol
- Annual CPD allowance
- Employee discount
- Generous pension scheme - we match up to 8% pension contributions
- Reimbursement of one professional membership fee per year

Closing date: Tuesday 3rd June
Interviews: Wednesday 4th June

Please note we will only accept applications using our application form found on our website.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,200.00-31,900.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Canteen Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free flu jabs Free parking Gym membership On-site gym On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Schedule:

Day shift Weekend availability
Application question(s):

Do you have the right to take up employment in the UK?
Licence/Certification:

RCVS qualification (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 03/06/2025