Veterinary Nurse - Nights

Are you a dedicated and dynamic Registered Veterinary Nurse looking for an exciting new role? Join a passionate out-of-hours team at a busy Veterinary Hospital located in the heart of Somerset. This role offers the perfect blend of professional challenge and personal satisfaction, set within a friendly and supportive work environment.

This esteemed Veterinary Hospital, along with its branch practice is committed to providing exceptional care to its patients and outstanding service to their owners. The team is deeply passionate about animal welfare and works in partnership with a dedicated out-of-hours provider, ensuring high-quality emergency care during nights, weekends, and bank holidays.

As a Registered Veterinary Nurse, you will work alongside the night vet at the main hospital. Your responsibilities will include caring for inpatients, preparing for out-of-hours surgeries, and managing anaesthesia. You will also collaborate with a twilight team member who will assist with arranging appointments, triaging patients upon arrival, and supporting infection control. The hospital sees a diverse range of species and cases, from traumas and toxin ingestions to blocked bladders, GDVs, and C-sections.

The role follows a rolling rota of 4 nights on, 7 nights off, 3 nights on, 7 nights off, with shifts from 19:00 to 08:30. This schedule allows for a balanced work-life dynamic, giving you ample time to recharge.

To excel in this role, you should be able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment, possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, and have a genuine passion for animal care and welfare. Adaptability to the practice culture is also essential.

You will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including 6.6 weeks’ holiday (pro rata), RCVS and VDS fees covered, a generous CPD allowance, and a focus on wellbeing. Additional perks include a health cash plan, enhanced sick, maternity, and paternity pay, a pension scheme, and a cycle-to-work scheme.

If you are ready to take the next step in your veterinary nursing career, this role offers a fulfilling and supportive environment where your skills and passion for animal care will be highly valued. Apply now to become an integral part of a team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of animals and their owners.

For more information or to apply contact Emma McGee on:
Phone: 07444223408
Email: emma@vettedrecruitment.co.uk

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