Registered Veterinary Nurse - 4 Day Week

We are looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join the practice in Gateshead. No two days are the same, they have a variety of cases surgical and medical, nurse consultations, and much more. If successful you will be involved in all aspects of nursing care including clinics and in-patient care before, during and after surgery.

This is a full time position working 38 hours per week over 4 days. The shift patterns are 6.45am-4.45pm, 8.00am-6.30pm and 8.30am-6.30pm. Weekend work is 1 in 4 Saturdays or Sundays 6.45am-6.30pm.

They have 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. They also have a dedicated and specialised OOH emergency and critical care team. Over their branches, they have a team of 15 Veterinary Surgeons, 22 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 2 Student Veterinary Nurses, 13 Auxiliary Nurses and 11 Receptionists.

Registered 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 progressing 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.

Salary and benefits:

Salary up to £26,000 depending on experience

Relocation package of up to £3000

Welcome bonus of up to £1500

6.6 weeks annual leave

Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service

Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay

£550 CPD allowance with 3 days paid pro rata

Learning and development opportunities

VDS cover

Apply below or call Brad on 07776 686399 for more information.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Salary: From £25,800.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Licence/Certification:

• RCVS (required)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: BS1049