AddressJob Title: Diagnostic Imaging Registered Veterinary Nurse
Salary: from £29,000
Location: Davies Veterinary Specialists
Job Type: Permanent, Full time
Hours: 40 hours per week, 1:6 weekend rota with time back, plus minimal on-call duties
About us
Davies is one of the largest and most diverse, small animal veterinary referral centres in Europe, with a team of close to 250 people. We are situated in the beautiful Hertfordshire/Bedfordshire countryside, within 50 minutes of London by train. Founded 25 years ago, Davies is recognised as a leader in the veterinary referral sector offering a diverse range of multi-disciplinary services. We are also known for our pioneering sustainability initiatives within the industry, having gained the Investors in the Environment Green Award and won several other awards.
Your role and responsibilities
We have the opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join our Diagnostics Imaging team. As part of the Diagnostics team, you will work closely with our technicians, interns, residents, radiology specialists and fellow nurses on an interesting and varied caseload. You will have the opportunity to utilise a wide range of nursing skills as your involvement will include patients who are conscious, sedated, and anaesthetised in our state-of-the-art advanced imaging suite. To prepare you for this role you will receive a comprehensive 4-week induction programme.
You must be enthusiastic, flexible and enjoy being busy. Having high levels of accuracy and attention to detail are essential, together with being committed to providing high standards of service.
Although previous referral experience would be an advantage, it is not a requirement to apply. You will receive a comprehensive induction period of shadowing and support, to ensure you thrive in your new role!
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays
- Additional paid day off to celebrate your birthday
- Enhanced equal family leave
- Enhanced sickness policy
- RCVS & VDS fees paid
- Life Assurance policy
- E-car salary sacrifice scheme
- CPD allowance
- Extensive learning and development programmes
- Progression opportunities
- Staff discount schemes
- Discounts with PetPlan
- Access to discounted pet support
- Local Incentive, freebies & reward
- Wellness package, including;
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Health Assured, 24-7 People support platform
- Gym membership discount
- Cycle2Work scheme
- Eye care vouchers
- Flu vaccine voucher
- Recruitment reward scheme.
At Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all our Associates. We have an amazing team of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) across our practices and central support office in addition to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available for everyone.
If you would like to apply for this role, please click the Apply Button or for more information, please feel free to reach out directly to our Referral Nursing Talent Acquisition Business Partner – Becca Thompson at Becca.Thompson@linnaeusgroup.co.uk
Part of an amazing global family Being part of this amazing global group gives us the benefit of a huge network of experts and specialists, a future we can invest in and the security that allows us to concentrate on what we do best – caring for pets. We are proud to count some of the finest specialists, veterinary surgeons and nurses in the UK among our team. Being part of the Mars family of businesses provides huge development opportunities across the group for our Associates. The future of the veterinary world is at the heart of everything we do. We are all individual but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to make A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS. Linnaeus is owned by Mars, that makes us part of their 70,000 Veterinary Health Associates who spend their days thinking about the 400 million pets of the world and how to improve their lives. Being part of this amazing global group gives us the benefit of a huge network of experts and specialists, a future we can invest in and the security that allows us to concentrate on what we do best – caring for pets. Our Associates are fundamental to our success, and we are proud to count some of the finest specialists, veterinary surgeons and nurses in the UK among our team. Being part of the Mars family of businesses provides huge development opportunities across the group for our Associates. Linnaeus is an equal-opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, we are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse for all our associates. If you would like to apply for this role, please click the Apply Button or for more information, please feel free to reach out directly to our Talent Acquisition team at careers@linnaeusgroup.co.uk
