AddressAre you passionate about Rabbits and small furries? Do you want to embark on a new journey providing exceptional care to animals?
Winnersh VetsforPets invites you to become part of our dedicated team. We are currently looking for a compassionate and skilled Veterinary Nurse to join us in delivering outstanding care to our patients.
At Winnersh we welcome rabbits and small furries as our team has had a lot of experience and the team have done lots of further learning to make sure we provide the best care. We also work along side Herbie Hedgehog Rescue providing care to wild hedgehogs making prickly patients a regular for us.. Additionally, we offer experiences in orthopaedics and ophthalmology, with a veterinary team holding certificates in these areas. We have state-of-the-art equipment including dental x-ray, ultrasound, internal lab facilities, tonometer, slit lamps, and more to provide the best possible care to our patients.
About the role
We are open to considering flexible hours to accommodate your schedule. Our shifts vary between 8:30 am – 5:00 pm and 11:00 am – 7:30 pm throughout the week, ensuring flexibility and work-life balance. Our Saturday rotation is 1:5 Saturday rotations from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, with the support of a Veterinary Care Assistant (VCA) to assist you.
Supportive Environment: Enjoy the support of a dedicated reception and admin team, allowing you to focus on providing top-notch patient care while administrative tasks are taken care of.
Professional Development: We're committed to helping you grow in your career. We have the opportunity for certificates to be obtained / Clinical Supervisor status is preferred, CPD funding of £500, and the chance to explore your personal interests, such as our SVN, Meg, who is pursuing an advanced diploma in Small Mammals and Wildlife Nursing, you'll have the resources to advance professionally.
Work-Life Balance: At Winnersh, we understand the importance of work-life balance. Join our friendly and sociable team, where emphasis is placed on your wellbeing and maintaining a healthy balance between work and personal life.
Company Benefits: In addition to a competitive salary ranging from £26.000 - £32.000 (depending on experience, you'll enjoy perks such as staff discounts, rewards schemes, and more.
A day in the Life of our RVN team:
In our veterinary practice, your role in kennels involves managing a diverse inpatient caseload, catering to small furries and hedgehogs, where you'll devise and implement tailored care plans for each patient. Our nurses are pivotal in overseeing the care of hospitalised animals and their recovery post-procedures, taking on a significant leadership role in inpatient care. You'll also assist our skilled veterinary surgeons during operations, ranging from routine neutering to complex soft tissue, orthopeadic, and ophthalmic surgeries. Moreover, our team benefits from the expertise of a visiting peripatetic surgeon. On prep shifts, you'll engage in a variety of tasks, including theatre circulating, aiding in consultations and kennel care, processing lab samples, and organizing surgical kits. During consults, you'll directly interact with our valued clients and their pets, providing a broad spectrum of services such as weight checks, medication administration, and post-operative assessments, while also managing stock orders to uphold the seamless operation of our practice.
If you are interested in applying, please get in touch with Claire – claire.fyvie@vets4pets.com
Location: RG41 5HH
Pets just see people. They aren’t biased and they don’t discriminate. We take our inspiration from pets, and we value and respect difference in all its forms. Our aim is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and every colleague can help us achieve this. We encourage our people to be themselves so even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!
