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SalaryNight Registered Veterinary Nurse
Location: North Downs Specialist Referrals
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 30 per week on average. Shifts are 8pm - 8am, on a rota of 5 nights on (Monday to Friday) and 9 nights off.
Salary: From - £31,500 depending on experience
About us
We are an internationally acknowledged referral centre of excellence for specialist veterinary care. Our RCVS accredited practice offers access to one of the largest groups of veterinary specialists within the UK and Europe. We are continuously aiming to provide the highest standards of medical and surgical care for our patients within a caring and compassionate environment.
Our team consists of over 60 Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVN) and 31 recognised specialists in surgery, internal medicine, ophthalmology, oncology, neurology, cardiology, dentistry, diagnostic imaging and anaesthesia.
Our team consists of over 60 Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVN) and 31 recognised specialists in surgery internal medicine, ophthalmology, oncology, neurology, cardiology, dentistry, diagnostic imaging and anaesthesia.
Your role and responsibilities
We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced RVN to join our well-established and supportive practice. A successful candidate will work solely overnight between the hours of 8 pm - 8 am, on a rota of 5 nights on and 9 nights off. You will be working alongside a supportive team of fellow RVNs, nursing assistants and a Veterinary Surgeon, for an average 30-hour week.
We do not provide emergency cover overnight, outside of our own registered patients; therefore, the care is focused on our inpatients
You do not need to have previous referral experience to be considered for this position, all that we ask is that you are at least 1 year qualified. A supportive induction period will be given to ensure you feel settled within the team and your new working environment.
This is an opportunity not to be missed for friendly, enthusiastic nurses wishing to develop their careers.
Benefits
- 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave
- RCVS and VDS fees paid
- External CPD funded
- Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program
- Career progression opportunities
- Staff discount schemes
- Life Assurance
- Enhanced sickness pay
- Enhanced equal family leave
- E-car salary sacrifice scheme
- Employer contribution pension scheme
- Wellness program including:
o Eyecare voucher scheme
o Free annual Flu jab
o Cycle to work scheme
- Recruitment referral 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.
We would love to hear from you, please contact Becca at Becca.Thompson@linnaeusgroup.co.uk if you have any questions or would like to discuss this role further.
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
