Registered Veterinary Nurse - Out of Hours
Are you a dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse with a passion for delivering exceptional wards-based nursing care? Southern Counties Veterinary Specialists invites individuals like you to join our dynamic night team and embark on an exciting journey.
Find your purpose at Southern Counties Veterinary Specialists
As the day transitions into night, our exceptional team steps into action, poised to provide unparalleled care throughout the twilight hours. We are a busy referral hospital where high-quality nursing care is championed, and we are true advocates for supporting personal growth and clinical development for our entire nursing team.
Our diverse case load offers a varied and challenging environment for our team, providing out-of-hours care for our hospitalised medical and surgical inpatients across our different wards. We have an anaesthesia team available around the clock for out-of-hours emergency procedures, as well as dedicated specialists on call for each discipline to provide emergency support for inpatients. We house two primary dog wards, an ICU/high-dependency unit, and a separate cat ward, ensuring comprehensive care tailored to each patient's needs. This is not a sole charge position, and you will work your night shifts supported within a team of clinicians, RVNs, and ACAs.
We're seeking passionate professionals eager to make a positive impact on the care of our patients. If you're ready to bring your skills and enthusiasm to our team, we'd love to hear from you.
A supportive team and a world of opportunity
SCVS is a specialist-led small animal hospital equipped with the expertise and knowledge to support the most complex of cases. As a large multidisciplinary referral hospital, we offer impressive facilities and state-of-the-art equipment which enable us to provide outstanding treatment to our patients from the initial consultation right through to discharging them from our care.
Qualities we seek
We seek a compassionate veterinary nursing professional with a meticulous eye for detail. Thriving in a collaborative team environment, you should possess the confidence to take initiative and actively contribute to the care of our high-dependency patients. Your empathetic approach to patient care distinguishes you in this role.
Working hours that provide flexibility
We can accommodate a variety of shift patterns to suit you up to 39hrs per week - a couple of popular examples are 3 fixed nights per week, 7 on 7 off, or 7 on 14 off for those wanting to work reduced hours. All shifts are 7pm-8am.
Because our employees matter
We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises, and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary of up to £39,000 and accommodation, you will benefit from:
Work-life balance
* 6.6 weeks annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
* Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
* Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
* Accommodation can be discussed on request for a pre-agreed discounted rate
* Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
* Private medical insurance
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
Development
* Certificate support
* Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
* Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
* All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
* Infection Prevention and Control Programme
* Quality Improvement Programme
Professional memberships
* VDS cover
* RCVS fees
Additional
* Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
* Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
* Discounted staff pet care
* Accommodation
As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
Southern Counties Veterinary Specialists, Hampshire
Speak to Helen Paddison from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.
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