About the Practice
Our client is a thriving, 24-hour first opinion veterinary hospital located in Leigh, near Manchester. With a passionate and dedicated team, they provide exceptional care to both routine and emergency cases. The practice is committed to maintaining a friendly and supportive environment, while continuously embracing new advances in veterinary care. This is an ideal place to grow your skills, whether you are looking to develop a specialized interest or enhance your general nursing expertise.
About the Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Veterinary Nurse to join our client’s dynamic team. This role offers a variety of responsibilities, including working across multiple departments such as theatre, consults, pharmacy, emergency care, and inpatient management. If you have a keen interest in theatre and anaesthesia, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop and further your expertise in this area.
You’ll be part of a hands-on team, providing excellent care and using your full range of nursing skills, including schedule 3 activities. This role offers a unique opportunity to learn from an experienced team of vets and nurses, with plenty of support and development opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality care across various departments, including theatre, consults, emergency, and inpatient care.
- Assist with anaesthesia, theatre procedures, and emergency cases.
- Engage in schedule 3 activities and use your full nursing skillset.
- Share responsibility for weekend shifts (1 in 5 weekends).
- Work alongside a supportive team that fosters development and progression.
Working Pattern
- Full-time position, 40 hours per week.
- 10-hour shifts from 7am to 8pm.
- 1 in 5 weekends, with a great work-life balance.
Salary & Benefits
- Salary: Competitive, based on experience.
- Holiday: 5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays + birthday leave.
- Professional Fees: RCVS and VDS fees paid.
- CPD: Funded external CPD opportunities, with access to extensive free online CPD.
- Additional Benefits:
- Career progression opportunities.
- Staff discount schemes.
- Life assurance.
- Enhanced sickness pay and family leave.
- E-car salary sacrifice scheme.
- Employer contribution pension scheme.
- Wellness program, including employee assistance program, eyecare voucher scheme, and free annual flu jab.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Recruitment referral reward scheme.
Why Join?
This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive veterinary nurse who is eager to expand their knowledge and work in a varied, fast-paced environment. Whether you want to work across a broad range of clinical areas or develop a special interest in anaesthesia or theatre, this practice offers a wide range of opportunities for career development. With a focus on work-life balance, generous benefits, and a supportive team, this role provides a great platform to grow within the veterinary industry.