Job Description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and conscientious RVN to join a friendly and dedicated team of nurses at a RCVS accredited General Practice Veterinary Surgery in Watford.  Experienced 2nd year nursing students nearing qualification are also welcome to apply.

This is a large, busy, independent and forward-thinking Small Animal Practice with a patient focused ethos. 

• Full-time – 38 hours per week

• Weekday hours are between 8am and 4:30pm with 1 longer shift each week from 8:30am – 8pm

• 1 in 4 weekends

• 2–3 Bank Holidays per year (with a lieu day given for each bank holiday worked)

• Salary is negotiable with a starting basic wage of £22,000/pa plus overtime. All overtime is paid in addition to basic hours worked with double time on weekends and Bank Holidays.

• 3 weekdays off per month

• No OOH’s work

   

The nurses play a large and valuable part in the practice working closely with the vets to ensure the best possible care is given to all patients. This is a training practice and pride themselves on ensuring that all of the nurses are trained to a very high standard. This position includes working in theatre, hospital ward and pharmacy departments as well as administering nursing consultations with clients and providing student nurse training.

Applicants should have good practical skills and an ability to use initiative when working alone or as part of a team. The nursing team is very supportive and can provide extra training if you are looking to return to veterinary nursing after a break or just beginning your veterinary nursing career.

They have a large case load each day that includes dogs, cats and some exotic species. This position would suit an RVN looking to fully utilize their nursing skills and really make a difference.

CPD is funded and special nursing interests are encouraged and supported.

There is a fantastic rate on offer here - If you're interested or would like to apply for this position, please submit your CV and Cover Letter to jthompson@glvets.com or call Joel Thompson on 01173 293 900.