
Job Title: Surgery Registered Veterinary Nurse
Location: Eastcott Referrals
Job Type Permanent
Hours: 40 hours/week – 4x 10 hour days - shifts between 8am and 6pm. 1 in 8 weekends with days off the following week.
Salary: £28,000 - £33,538 depending on experience
Eastcott Referrals are seeking an RVN to join our friendly, close knit and well-established veterinary referral hospital in Swindon, Wiltshire.
About the Role:
This is a full time role. The working hours are:
• Monday to Friday: 4 x 10 hours days – shifts between ranging between 8am and 8pm.
• 1:8 weekends with days off the following week
About You:
We are looking for someone who is;
• An RVN with at least 1 years post qualification experience
• Previous surgery specific experience
• Team spirited and passionate about quality care
• Previous experience of working within a busy referral setting desired but not essential. Full training and support will be provided.
You will be working alongside a wonderful team including a very supportive theatre technician team, and you’ll be fully supported by the whole nursing team.
About the Practice:
Eastcott is an innovative tier 3 multidisciplinary referral and primary care hospital located just off the M4 in Swindon, Wiltshire.
We are a cat-friendly practice and are passionate about providing exceptional patient care.
We see cases from a variety of disciplines, including cardiology, orthopaedics, soft tissue, medicine, neurology, dentistry, ophthalmology, diagnostic imaging, ECC and primary care.
The surgery team consists of 6 surgeon specialists, 6 nurses and supported by 3 surgery technicians covering both a soft tissue and an orthopaedic caseload.
Culture & Support:
We pride ourselves on having a genuinely supportive culture:
• Regular CPD and learning opportunities
• Regular team meetings and communication
• Career development opportunities (including additional qualifications if desired)
Day-to-Day Duties
The role encompasses all nursing skills including:
A mix of general anaesthesia and sedations of advanced imaging and surgical procedures with a focus of scrubbing into and assisting in surgical cases and theatre organisation.
Clipping and prepping of patients.
Admits and discharges.
Maintenance of surgical instruments and equipment.
Next Steps:
If you're looking for an RVN position where you can use all your nursing skills, have your growth supported, and be part of a friendly team, we’d love to hear from you.
Benefits:
5 weeks holiday + bank holidays
Additional paid day off to celebrate your birthday
Enhanced equal family leave
Enhanced sickness policy
RCVS & VDS fees paid
CPD allowance and allocated CPD days
Access to an extensive range of clinical and non-clinical learning and development programmes
Progression & development opportunities
Staff discount schemes
Discounts with PetPlan
Wellness program, including;
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
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. For more information, click here https://www.linnaeusgroup.co.uk/about-us/health-and-wellbeing
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.
Eastcott 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.
All applications with the relevant skills and qualifications will be carefully considered. If you need any support in completing your application or simply want to find out more about Eastcott Referrals, Linnaeus or the role please contact our Talent Acquisition team at Purvi.Kataria@linnaeusgroup.co.uk
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