Job Type: Permanent
Job Reference Number: BH2491
  • Guildford
  • £30,000 - £35,000
  • 2024-09-26

Job Description

We are looking for a dedicated and passionate registered veterinary nurse who can provide advanced inpatient nursing care to patients receiving pioneering orthopaedic and neurological treatments.
You do not need to have previous referral nursing experience – Your ability to be forward-thinking, show empathy and demonstrate exemplary teamwork is essential.

As a rotational registered veterinary nurse (RVN) you will provide exceptional inpatient care to our patients both pre, during and post-operatively.
This position is perfect for those who wish to develop their nursing knowledge and skills to the next level and care for patients with more advanced illness and disease.

This role involves working as part of a team of nurses and veterinary care assistants caring for our inpatients in wards both pre and post operatively providing the highest standard of care and attention. You should be a dynamic individual with high attention to detail and the ability to work well in a fast-paced environment as part of a team. As well as providing anaesthesia, surgical and diagnostic nursing care to patients passing through the preparation and theatre areas. You will get exposure to caring for patients with a range of conditions. You will be responsible for delivering a high level of nursing care to the patients assigned throughout the entire anaesthesia/surgical and diagnostic process and you should be a dynamic individual with high attention to detail and the ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.

This practice has a 12-week induction training scheme where all new nurses are trained by a nursing mentor. Ongoing support is provided via quarterly one to one meetings and a yearly appraisal. The nursing structure and encouragement for extra learning and CPD allows nurses to grow and develop their career in different directions. Regular lectures are held internally, by nurses, for nurses, so you can share and develop your knowledge.

This is a full-time role, working a 40 hour week, on a rotating shift pattern alongside a 1 in 4 weekend rota. You will also be required to work as part of a bank holiday rota. Can offer the choice of a 5-day week working 8 hour shifts or a 4-day week working 10-hour shifts. Additionally, we would welcome candidates looking for part-time hours.

Pay scale based on post-qualification years of experience, RCVS registration, funded CPD, a company pension scheme, life assurance, and an employee assistance programme.

Elite Staffing Solutions is acting as an employment agency for this position.