Permanent Weekend Veterinary Nurse
Vet Seekers
- Oxford
- £29,000 per year
- Permanent
- Part-time
- Are you a qualified and RCVS registered veterinary nurse or soon to be?
- Are you looking for a new role close to Oxford?
- Type: Small animal
- Hours: Part time, weekends only, 2 days per week every other week
- Weekends: Yes
- OOH: None
- The role will involve all aspects of nursing including consultations, assisting the Vet in surgery and procedures, anaesthesia management, lab work and some minimal reception work
- Part time applications can be considered
- The practice encourage all nurses to pursue areas of special interest and expand their clinical skills and knowledge
- The practice offer a flexible working pattern to support a work-life balance
- New small animal branch practice
- Located near Oxford close to Blenheim Palace with excellent rail links to London
- They are equipped with facilities including digital x-ray, dental x-ray, ultrasound, in house lab and endoscopy
- They have a team of 12 vets, 12 RVNs, 7 SVNs and a supportive non-clinical team
- The practice provides a high standard of care and customer service to all its patients and clients.
- They pride themselves on focusing on staff well being and provide a supportive learning environment to all team members
- They offer a supportive culture and encourage all of the team to pursue areas of special interest and place a high emphasis on ongoing learning and development
- They understand the difficulties that the vet industry can face, and they ensure that each member of staff support each other and strive each day to provide a positive and encouraging work environment
- The role will involve some sole charge so the RVN will be confident in their own abilities and be able to manage anaesthesia and patient care
- The RVN will have the motivation and desire to utilise all of their skills
- The Nurse will have great communication skills and have an approachable manner
- They will provide an excellent service to all clients and be able to build rapport easily
- Salary: Up to £29,000 pro rata commensurate to experience
- Holidays: 6.6 weeks annual leave, including bank holidays and birthday off pro rata
- CPD: Generous allowance of £550 with 3 days to attend
- Memberships: RCVS and VDS fees paid
- Family friendly policies including maternity and paternity
- Private medical insurance
- Certificate support
- Workplace pension
- Further benefits such as retail and gym
- Employee wellbeing programmes
- Ongoing learning and development platforms available
- Career progression opportunities
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free uniform
- RCVS registered and qualified or soon to be
- Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
- Have excellent verbal and written communication skills