Location
Derby, Derbyshire | United Kingdom
Job description
- Are you a qualified and RCVS registered veterinary nurse or soon to be?
- Looking for a fixed term contract role in Derby?
We are recruiting on behalf of a small animal hospital in Derby for a Permanent Veterinary Nurse to join their team on a 12 month fixed term contract basis. This role is to start as soon as possible and go on through to Autumn 2024.
The position offers a 4 day working week equalling 32 hours.
- Type: Small animal Veterinary Nurse - 12 month fixed term contract
- On call: 1 Night in 12 weeks on call - either Saturday or Sunday paid in addition if the Nurse is called out.
- OOH: None
- Branch work: N/A
- Computer system: Merlin
- Team: 12 vets, 9 RVNs, 2 SVNs and a supportive non-clinical team
About the role
- 12 Month fixed term contract working 32 hours per week over 4 Days. Finishing in Autumn 2024. There is a 1:6 weekend rota working between 7.45am and 6pm. There is also a shared bank holiday rota equating to 1-2 bank holidays per year.
- There is on call rota involving 1 Night in 12 week rota working either Saturday or Sunday and this is paid additionally should the nurse be called in.
- The position will be based within a 1st opinion and referral hospital therefore the role will involve a mixture of both caseloads. The Nurse will rotate through all of the departments.
- Your duties will involve inpatient care, consultations, anaesthetics, reception duties, assisting the vets in surgeries, nurse clinics and inpatient care.
- The role will offer the opportunity to develop clinical skills and knowledge as the nurse will be working closely with their specialist team. Areas of special interest will be supported.
- You will play a vital role in promoting preventative health care and educating clients in this area
About them
- 1st Opinion and referral Hospital
- The practice has a strong veterinary team and a supportive non-clinical team
- They offer a wide range of modern veterinary services and diagnostics, including x-ray, ECG, endoscopy suite, CT, MRI, ultrasound and in-house laboratory.
- They promote a supportive and inclusive culture which can be felt within their working environment
About you
- You will be dedicated to providing the best care and making a difference to the clinic
- You must share their commitment to providing the best care, while looking for ways to make improvements.
- Previous experience in diagnostic imaging or referrals would be an advantage along with any additional qualifications and certificates.
- You will be a team player
- You will be eager to learn in a progressive and supportive environment
Package
- Salary: Up to £25,375 ( £27,550 FTE) per annum, commensurate to experience
- Holidays: 6.6 Weeks annual leave, increasing with service and birthday off
- CPD: £550 with 3 days to attend pro rata
- Certificate support
- Memberships: RCVS and VDS fees paid
- Medical insurance
- Family friendly policies
- Ongoing learning and development platforms available
Must haves:
- RCVS registered and qualified or soon to be
- Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
- Have excellent verbal and written communication skills
What happens next?
CLICK APPLY NOW or if you have any pre-application questions or if this role is not quite right for you, please contact the Vet Seekers team (details below) to discuss your veterinary career aspirations further.
Please quote job reference: 35917
T: 0333 014 7374
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Vet Seekers was established in 2016 and is a multi-award-winning specialist veterinary recruitment agency (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022) and acts as an employment business for the supply of locum and permanent staff for the veterinary industry across the UK and overseas.
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- Salary: Up to £25,375 ( £27,550 FTE) per annum, commensurate to experience
- Holidays: 6.6 Weeks annual leave, increasing with service and birthday off
- CPD: £550 with 3 days to attend pro rata
- Certificate support
- Memberships: RCVS and VDS fees paid
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