Are you a passionate and skilled Head Registered Veterinary Nurse looking for an exciting career move?
Sanctuary Personnel is proud to offer a fantastic permanent Head Registered Veterinary Nurse position with one of the UK's largest veterinary retailers. Join the dynamic team in St Albans and enjoy a rewarding role with a competitive salary of £32,000 to £40,000 per annum.
Summary:
As post holder of this role you will be directing the day to day running of the clinical team, lending a hand where needed, able to be a role model in your duties, as well as having managerial skills to optimise workflow. You will be involved in appraisals and auditing of clinical care, and so must be able to inspire and motivate.
What We Offer:
- An attractive salary from £32,000 (Dependant on experience/full time equivalent)
- This is a full-time tole for 40hrs per week
- No OOHs
- A contributory pension scheme
- A generous CPD allowance (Plus funding towards certificates)
- 5.6 weeks initial holiday, rising to 6.6 weeks after 2 years’ service!
- A generous extra days’ leave for your birthday
- In-house career development opportunity
- Paid membership fees (RCVS, BVA, VDS)
- Funded sponsorship visas (Plus relocation allowance!)
- Access to the reward hub including wellbeing support and pastoral care
- Cycle to work scheme
- 20% discount at Vets for Pets, Pets at Home and the Groom Room
- Access to Colleague Assistance Programmes – Retail Trust, Port of Call and MHFA
Requirements of the Registered Veterinary Nurse:
- Must hold a relevant qualification in veterinary nursing (e.g., Level 3 Diploma or a degree in Veterinary Nursing).
- Must be registered with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) or equivalent governing body.
- Relevant clinical experience working in a veterinary practice or hospital.
- Proficiency in general nursing duties such as patient care, administering medication, and monitoring anaesthesia.
- Experience in handling various animal species (small animals, exotics, or large animals, depending on the practice). • Knowledge of animal anatomy, diseases, and treatments.
- Strong general nursing skills and excellent customer service
- Positive, down-to-earth, and passionate about animal care
- The ideal Nurse to join us will be proactive and enthusiastic, with solid all-round skills.
- Key to your success will be your ability to embrace all aspects of the veterinary nurse role, delivering excellent patient and client care.
- Be a strong team player and enjoy the variety the role will bring.
- Be part of a dynamic team dedicated to providing superb standards of client and animal care.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your veterinary career and join a team that truly values your dedication and expertise, we’d love to hear from you!
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