Registered Veterinary Nurse

On-site in Oxford·Full-time·Added 1 month ago (last checked 7 Oct)

Pets at Home

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Overview

Job details

Up to £34,000 a year
Gross, as stated in the ad.
About £2,330 a month after tax.
Permanent contract
Full-time.

Skills

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Salary: Up to £34,000 FTE (dependent on experience) | Full or Part Time | No Out-of-Hours

Competitive salary up to £34,000 FTE, depending on experience
No out-of-hours
Generous CPD allowance with funding towards certificates
Paid professional memberships (RCVS, BVNA and VDS)
Contributory pension scheme
A supportive team with a strong focus on wellbeing
Regular social events
Excellent career development opportunities
20% colleague discount at the Vet Group, Pets at Home and Groom Room
Access to a wide range of retail discounts and cashback offers
Generous holiday allowance

The role

We're looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join our friendly and supportive small animal practice in Tilehurst, Reading.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident RVN who enjoys all aspects of nursing and is keen to take an active role within a collaborative team. You'll be encouraged to fully utilise your clinical skills, from inpatient care and anaesthetic monitoring through to nurse consultations, patient admissions and discharges.

You'll be supported by an experienced and welcoming team consisting of:

How you'll work

We understand the importance of work-life balance and are happy to consider both full and part-time applicants.

Up to 40 hours per week
1 in 3 Saturdays
No out-of-hours
Flexible working patterns available

About You

We're looking for an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse who:

Is confident in all areas of general nursing
Enjoys delivering exceptional patient and client care
Works well both independently and as part of a team
Has excellent communication and organisational skills
Is compassionate, approachable and genuinely passionate about animal welfare
Enjoys supporting colleagues and contributing to a positive team culture

In Return We Offer

If you're an experienced RVN looking to join a friendly practice where you'll be valued, supported and encouraged to develop your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Location: RG30 1PR

About Pets at Home

Industry: Retail
Website: petsathome.com

In their own words

About the company & team

Conveniently located within the Pets at Home store at Reading Retail Park, our practice benefits from excellent transport links, free onsite parking, modern facilities, and state-of-the-art equipment, creating an enjoyable and well-equipped working environment.

2.5 Veterinary Surgeons
1 Head Veterinary Nurses
1 Registered Veterinary Nurses
2 Student Veterinary Nurses
1 Veterinary Care Assistants
5 Client Care Advisors

Our dedicated VCAs and Student Veterinary Nurse provide excellent support with theatre preparation, patient care and consultations, allowing our RVNs to focus on delivering the highest standard of nursing care.

Additional information

We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don't perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!

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