Deputy Head Veterinary Nurse (RVN) - £30.3k PA

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to Head up a cracking team at a well-established small animal hospital, based near Newcastle.

The day-to-day duties will include hospitalised inpatient care, day patient procedures and after care, Theatre procedures and after care including orthopaedic procedures, laboratory work, radiography, and dental radiography. Along with general nursing duties you will also assist the Head Nurse with stock control and biannually stock takes, assisting with training and supervision of the auxiliary nurses, equipment maintenance and training, assisting in ensuring legations and SOPs are up to date.

The practice has digital radiography, dental radiography, flexible and rigid endoscopes, in house lab including haematology, biochemistry and EPOC machines, excellent ultrasound machine with doppler and a wide range of specialised equipment for performing most soft tissue, orthopaedic and endoscopy surgeries. There is also a dedicated and specialised OOH unit.

The rota is a 4-day working week. Shift patterns are 6.45am-4.45pm/8am-6.30pm/8.30-6.30pm. Weekend work is 1 in 4 Saturdays or Sundays 6.45am-6.30pm. Out of hours work is Saturday or Sunday shifts.

Our vacancy is for an experienced Veterinary Nurse who is highly motivated, works well in a team and thrives in the varied environment of a veterinary hospital. Candidates must be dedicated to progress their knowledge and practical skills to ensure they fully support the vets with a range of potentially complex and critical cases. An experience of nurse consults is also highly desirable. RVN qualification essential!

Salary & benefits:

• Up to £30,390 depending on experience.
• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid pro rata
• Certificate support
• VDS cover & RCVS fees paid

If this position is of any interest, please get in touch with Isaac on 07881362367.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: Up to £30,390.00 per year

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Licence/Certification:

• RCVS (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: IR113