Registered Veterinary Nurse
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What you'll do
- Deliver nursing care for a range of first-opinion small animal cases
- Work closely with veterinary surgeons and the wider practice team
- Provide inpatient care
- Assist in theatre, dental and diagnostic procedures
- Carry out anaesthetic monitoring and Schedule 3 procedures
- Run nurse consultations
- Support laparoscopic procedures and lab work
- Help student veterinary nurses through their training
What they're looking for
- RCVS registration as a Veterinary Nurse
- Experience in clinical practice
- Growing confidence in medical and surgical nursing
- Strong communication skills
- Good organisational skills and the ability to manage workload effectively
- A proactive approach to learning, reflection and continuous improvement
- A confident and motivated approach to team-based veterinary care
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About the Role
This full-time Registered Veterinary Nurse role is based at Inshes Veterinary Centre in Inverness, working 37.5 hours across 5 days, Monday to Friday. You will also take part in a Saturday rota, which works out as 1 in 8 Saturday mornings.
The practice is a busy first-opinion small animal clinic in the Highlands, with a sizeable team that includes 7 full-time vets, 2 part-time vets, 9 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 2 Student Veterinary Nurses and a Veterinary Care Assistant, supported by an administrative team. The location also offers an appealing lifestyle for anyone who enjoys outdoor pursuits, with access to the Cairngorm National Park, northern Scotland and the Outer Hebrides.
You will be joining inspiring vet care, where people are described as being at the heart of the organisation. The role suits an enthusiastic, team-orientated RVN who wants to contribute to patient care, client experience and ongoing clinical development within a collaborative primary care setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver nursing care for a range of first-opinion small animal cases
- Work closely with veterinary surgeons and the wider practice team
- Provide inpatient care
- Assist in theatre, dental and diagnostic procedures
- Carry out anaesthetic monitoring and Schedule 3 procedures
- Run nurse consultations
- Support laparoscopic procedures and lab work
- Help student veterinary nurses through their training
Requirements
- RCVS registration as a Veterinary Nurse
- Experience in clinical practice
- Growing confidence in medical and surgical nursing
- Strong communication skills
- Good organisational skills and the ability to manage workload effectively
- A proactive approach to learning, reflection and continuous improvement
- A confident and motivated approach to team-based veterinary care
Benefits
- Salary up to £30,000 per annum DOE
- 6.8 weeks' annual leave
- Increased holiday allowance based on length of service
- Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay
- Private Medical Insurance
- Healthcare Cash Plan
- Cycle to Work scheme
- £550 CPD allowance plus 24 hours paid leave
- RCVS and VDS fees covered
- Pension scheme
- Discounted veterinary care
- Voluntary benefits, including a Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts and cashback with participating retailers
- Clear career pathways, with progression opportunities into Senior Nurse, Referral, leadership, clinical supervisor, mentoring and certificate routes
About the Practice
Inshes Veterinary Centre is a busy first-opinion small animal practice in Inverness, part of inspiring vet care. The practice describes its approach as combining up-to-date knowledge and modern methods with compassion and common sense.
The operating area includes two theatres and a prep room, with modern anaesthetics used and major operations monitored by a qualified veterinary nurse or experienced trainee. The practice website is www.inshesvets.com.
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