Are you a passionate and skilled Registered Veterinary Nurse looking for an exciting career move?
Sanctuary Personnel is proud to offer a fantastic permanent position with one of the UK's largest veterinary retailers. Join the dynamic team in Ruislip and enjoy a rewarding role with a competitive salary of £28,000 to £30,000 per annum.
What We Offer:
- Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum DOE
- Professional Development: £500 CPD allowance
- Work-Life Balance: Full-time (40 hours a week), no OOHs, and 1 weekend shift in 5
- Additional Leave: Extra day off for your birthday, 5.6 weeks of holiday (increasing after 2 years’ service)
- Professional Memberships: Paid memberships (RCVS, BVA, VDS)
- Discounts: 20% colleague discount at Pets at Home and The Vet Group, plus exclusive company discounts and rewards
- Well-being Support: Access to Colleague Assistance Programmes
Working Hours:
- Full-time – 40 hours per week
- No OOHs
- 1:5 weekends
- Shifts are on a rota basis: Monday to Friday: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, 11:00 am – 7:30 pm, 9:30 am – 6:00 pm
- Weekend shifts are 1 in 5. After working a weekend, your following shift will be Monday to Wednesday, 9:30 am – 6:30 pm, with Thursday and Friday off, giving you a great work-life balance!
The team: team is made up of 4 vets, 3 RVNs, 1 SVN, 2 VCAs, and 3 Receptionists.
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!
