Job Description

A long established, progressive and PSS accredited practice with a dedicated avian & exotic animal service are looking for a dedicated registered veterinary nurse to join their team.

The ideal candidate would be enthusiastic and passionate about exotic species & their veterinary care. Some experience with nursing exotic species or a post graduate qualification in the veterinary nursing of exotic species would be useful, however having extensive experience is not a pre-requisite. Experience with keeping birds, reptiles or small mammals and a knowledge of their husbandry would also be advantageous. Because many exotic animal presentations are emergencies, with multiple cases sometimes arriving simultaneously, so the ability to be calm and methodical is essential!

The practice provides first-opinion and referral veterinary care to the exotic animals of South Wales and beyond. Their caseload has been growing steadily, seeing predominantly birds, reptiles & small mammals, with a small number of amphibians, fish and invertebrates. Some of the work is routine, but the majority of the work is emergency work. We have access to in-house laboratory equipment, ultrasound, endoscopy and CT. The team currently has one dedicated exotic veterinary surgeon (an RCVS advanced practitioner and ECZM residency trained clinician) and one dedicated RVN.

• 40 hours per week

• 5 days a week

• 1 in 4 Saturday mornings at the branch surgeries

• No OOH’s (although you can choose to ‘opt in’ to some weekend day shifts at the 24/7 hospital site if desired)

• Competitive salary

Employees benefit from a workplace pension, health benefit scheme, £500 CPD and 3 days CPD allowance. 20 days (pro rata) of bookable annual leave. RCVS/VDS fees paid and a company sick pay scheme.

We are looking for an RVN who is passionate about the job and can fit in with the team. Someone who will go the extra mile to provide a professional and personal service to each client and treat every patient with kindness, compassion, and respect.

There is an excellent rate on offer here - If you are interested or would like to apply for this position, please submit your CV and Cover Letter to jthomposon@glvets.com or call Joel Thompson on 0117 329 3900.