Registered Veterinary Nurse
Oakham Veterinary Hospital
Salary up to £30,000 depending on experience
Full/part-time, no OOH

We are looking for a friendly and enthusiastic RVN to join us here at Oakham Veterinary Hospital. We are increasing our nursing team and welcome applications from candidates who are keen to be involved in all aspects of small animal veterinary nursing, including:

• General medical nursing for in-patients and referral patients
• Schedule III procedures
• Radiography
• Laboratory work 
• Consultations
• Anaesthesia

Candidates looking for either  a full or part-time role will be considered (Full time equates to 40 hours/week, Monday to Friday,  7.30 am - 8.30 pm)  1:6 Saturdays and Sundays - full days, two days off in lieu of working two full days at the weekend.

Our Exceptional Practice

Oakham Veterinary Hospital is a long-established practice on the outskirts of Oakham, Rutland. Our premises are purpose-built, offering extensive facilities and diagnostic equipment including CT, ultrasonography, dental radiography, diathermy and equipment to enable us to perform procedures such as laparoscopic bitch spays and complex orthopaedic surgeries. We have a clinical association with the University of Nottingham Vet School, giving us access to leading specialists. With a number of certificate holders amongst the clinical team, including cardiology, surgery, medicine, orthopaedics and advanced nursing certificates, including anaesthesia, we encourage and support the ongoing development of each team member.

About the Team and Culture

7 veterinary surgeons, 7 RVNs, 2 SVNs, 3 hospital assistants, 8 customer care. Across the team, we have certificate holders in small animal surgery, medicine, cardiology, and orthopaedics. Whilst a first-opinion practice, we offer a referral service for cardiology and orthopaedic cases; given the number of certificate holders and extensive clinical experience, we are able to offer a complete veterinary service.

Our Ideal Nurse

Registered vet nurses with significant experience in providing gold-standard patient care. Self-motivated, team player, professional, demonstrates integrity, compassion, strong communication skills and enthusiasm. As well as resilience, effective time-management skills, attention to detail coupled with the ability to multi-task and a flexible approach.

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, you will benefit from –
Work-life balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Your birthday as a paid day off

Wellbeing

• 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, including discounted gym membership
• Non-accidental injury support

Development

• £500 CPD allowance with 3 days paid pro rata
• 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

Please quote BH10852 when you apply.