
Registered Veterinary Nurse - Nights
Location: North Downs Specialist Referrals
Hours: Average of 30 hours/week
Shifts Pattern: 5 nights on (8pm-8am), 9 nights off
Salary - £31,500/annum
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.
Your role and responsibilities
We have a fantastic opportunity for a confident nurse to join our well-established and supportive practice. A successful candidate will work overnight 8pm-8am, on a rotation of 5 nights on 9 nights off. You will be working alongside a supportive team of night nurses, 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. Full support and a full 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 Employee assistance program
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 Purvi at Purvi.Kataria@linnaeusgroup.co.uk if you have any questions or would like to discuss this role further.
North Downs Specialist Referrals is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family-owned veterinary company in the world. Being privately owned, we can truly be driven by our purpose, to create a better world, and think long-term as opposed to being focused solely on short-term profits.
At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. Our Associates are over 6000 strong and empowered to speak up, step up and deliver quality services. You’ll have access to a huge network of specialists, worldwide development opportunities and an easily accessible, comprehensive wellbeing package that prioritises your physical and mental health, allowing you to focus on what you do best – care for pets.
We are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse, we care about you and want you to be authentic, with everything you need to perform at your best. We are all individual but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to achieve our purpose.
How to Apply
To apply, click "Apply Now" or contact Purvi Kataria at purvi.kataria@linnaeusgroup.co.uk for more information or a confidential discussion.
We look forward to hearing from you.
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All applications with the relevant skills and qualifications will be carefully considered.
Salary:£31,500 pa;

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Linnaeus, formed in 2014 and backed by Mars Petcare, is a leading veterinary services group comprising some of the most highly-respected practices in the UK. The group has seen continued growth and has had fantastic investment in its service offering, enabling it to maintain its position at the very forefront of specialist and first opinion veterinary services and excellence.
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