Salary:
From £32,000 per year FTE Contract:
Full-time, Temporary (6-month contract) Shift Pattern:
7 nights on, 7 nights off (6:30 PM - 8:30 AM, sleeping shift from 12:00 AM - 6:00 AM if no work required)
Benefits We offer a competitive package, including:
Leave: Additional leave allowances. Health & Wellbeing: Access to wellbeing programs. Discounts: Employee discounts on services and products. Parking: Free on-site parking. Sick Pay: Generous sick leave benefits. Visa Sponsorship: UK visa sponsorship is available.
About the Role We are seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join a friendly, independent, family-run practice on a 6-month temporary contract to cover sick leave. This is an overnight nursing position with responsibilities focused on caring for inpatients and managing emergencies during the night.
Key Responsibilities Inpatient Care: Monitor and treat hospitalised patients, contributing proactively to care plans. Emergency Care: Provide immediate treatment to overnight emergencies. Surgical Preparation: Assist in preparing animals for surgery and maintaining surgical equipment. Diagnostics: Support diagnostic procedures, including X-rays, ultrasound, and endoscopy. Laboratory Work: Run in-house lab tests and prepare samples for external laboratories. Client Communication: Advise pet owners, answer calls, dispense medications, and manage payments when needed. Nurse Clinics: Perform routine nurse consultations. Clinical Area Maintenance: Maintain cleanliness of clinical areas, including regular deep cleaning. Record Keeping: Maintain accurate patient records, controlled drug registers, and radiography exposure logs.
About You We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated individual with: Qualifications: Registered Veterinary Nurse certification or diploma. Experience: Experience in an out-of-hours setting is preferred but not essential; training will be provided. Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work well under pressure and maintain a calm demeanor. Passion: A genuine commitment to providing exceptional care to animals and their owners.
Schedule Night shifts: 7 days on, 7 days off (Monday to Sunday).
Requirements RCVS Registration: Preferred. Veterinary Experience: At least 1 year preferred.
Interested? To apply, please contact Luke on 01904 570056 or email a copy of your up-to-date CV to l.stewart@purovets.com. To view all our vacancies, please visit www.purovets.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr