Veterinary Nurse – Derby

Are you a Registered Veterinary Nurse looking for an exciting opportunity? We are seeking a dedicated veterinary nurse to join a dynamic nursing team on a part time, fixed term contract. With an interest in developing your clinical nursing skills, you’ll have the chance to work in a state-of-the-art referral hospital and be part of a supportive and experienced team.

About the role:

• Salary: £23,705 – £26,640pa (Depending on Experience)
• Start/end date: ASAP/Autumn 2024
• Part-Time, fixed-term contract
• 35hrs/week, 4-day week
• 6.6 weeks of annual leave
• Your birthday as a paid day off
• Relocation allowance
• Well-being initiatives, including enhanced family-friendly policies, private medical insurance, a cycle-to-work scheme, discounted gym membership, and non-accidental injury support
• Development opportunities such as £550 CPD allowance with 3 days paid pro-rata, support for certificates, diplomas and VTS,
• Professional memberships including VDS cover and RCVS fees

This is a fixed-term contract, starting any time from now and running until Autumn 2024. The hours for this role are an average of 32 hours per week spread over 4 x 8hr shifts. The role also includes a 1 in 6 weekend rota from 7:45am to 6pm and a bank holiday rota, meaning the nursing team are required to work 1 or 2 bank holidays per year. On-call is included in the rota, 1 night ( Saturday or Sunday approximately every 12 weeks, paid additionally if called in) but further information regarding on-call/bank holidays can be discussed at interview.

If you thrive on a variety of nursing duties across both first opinion and referral cases, this role is perfect for you. You’ll get to experience the best of both worlds as you rotate through our primary care theatre and prep, and wards for both first opinion and referral inpatients.

This hospital believe in investing in their team members’ growth and development. You’ll have the incredible opportunity to expand your skills and knowledge with the guidance and support of a highly trained, specialist-led team. They’re committed to your professional growth and offer outstanding training and development opportunities. Whether you aspire to pursue further qualifications, such as certificates or diplomas, or simply want to enhance your expertise in diagnostic imaging and other aspects of veterinary nursing, we’ll be right there by your side.

They are equipped with cutting-edge facilities and advanced diagnostic tools, ensuring that their patients receive the highest level of care. With 13 consultation rooms, 7 hospital wards, 5 theatres (expanding this year), a comprehensive imaging suite (CT, MRI & digital x-ray), 3 ultrasound rooms, an endoscopy suite, a hydrotherapy pool and treadmills, and dedicated chemo & radio-iodine treatment rooms, their facilities provide an exceptional care environment.

You will be joining a large and experienced team who ensure access to leading-edge specialist knowledge, offering you an advanced and varied caseload that promotes the development of your clinical skills. While they prioritise clinical excellence and gold standard patient care, they also maintain a friendly and supportive culture within the team.

If this sounds like a team you would like to be part of submit your CV and phone Mia n 01291 645871.