Job Description

Our client are looking for an enthusiastic and friendly RVN to join our team here at Tunbridge Wells, Kent.

They are a mixed practice, providing high standards of veterinary care to animals across Kent and East Sussex. The practice is currently undergoing a revamp which everyone is very excited about, as it will give them separate dog and cat wards, a fully refreshed clinical area and a brand new reception space!

The nursing team consists of 3 RVN's, 3 SVN's, 1 PCA and 2 Large Animal Assistants. They are a training practice and are proud to say that they've succeeded in helping many student nurses complete their training to become fully fledged RVN's. The Vet team is first class, with a great mixture of large animal and small animal vets, with a couple of visiting specialists too!

The nurses usually work 40 hours per week, - 2 late shifts (10:00 – 19:00), 1 early shift (07:00 – 16:00) and 2 “middle” shifts (08:00 – 17:00). They are happy to accept applications from those seeking a part-time or flexible working role. The weekend rota is 2 in 7.

The work is predominately small animal, however if you are interested in assisting with Large Animal procedures, we can arrange this. They see some very interesting cases so if you are looking for a varied and exciting role then we are the practice for you!

Benefits include:
•Competitive salary, negotiable dependant on your experience
•Team bonus
•5 weeks of holiday + bank holidays
•Buy/sell holiday scheme – allowing you to purchase an additional 2 weeks of annual leave
•All RCVS and VDS feed paid
•Generously funded and fully encouraged CPD
•Fantastic company pension scheme
•Employee assistance programme
•Colleague discount on treatments and products for your pet
•Fantastic opportunities for career progression
•A range of other flexible benefits such as Gymflex, Perkbox and more!

You will be covering all nursing duties where required including assisting in surgery, monitoring anesthetics, taking bloods and x-rays, in patient care, critical care, nursing clinics amongst others. The ideal candidates will be hard working, enthusiastic and down-to-earth with a proactive, positive attitude who thrives with a busy caseload. A confident level of general nursing is required and above all else, you will be passionate and dedicated to providing an outstanding service for our clients and their animals.

The practice is offering a competitive salary commensurate with experience, a funded CPD package as well as 4 weeks holiday plus bank holidays. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 years UK experience.

If you are interested in this excellent role call Stephen Nicolle on 01291 645 871 or email snicolle@glvets.com