Veterinary Nurse

1 month ago

Bedford, Bedford, United Kingdom Vetisco Full time
Are you a passionate Registered Veterinary Nurse looking for a new challenge? We're excited to announce a 12-month Fixed Term Contract maternity cover opening at our small animal practice in Bedford. As part of the Pets at Home store, our location offers a fantastic work environment and easy access with plenty of onsite parking.

At Bedford Companion Care, we pride ourselves on our state-of-the-art equipment, including digital X-ray, Doppler blood pressure monitoring, capnography, ECG, ultrasound, and an incubator. You'll work alongside a dedicated team of 4 vets, 6 nurses, 1 VCA, and an exceptional client care team, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Key Responsibilities:

* Admit patients and monitor anaesthetics, recover, and discharge patients
* Provide top-notch care and expertise in a fast-paced environment
* Work collaboratively with the veterinary team to deliver exceptional patient care

What We Offer:

* Competitive Salary: £28,000 to £30,000 (depending on experience)
* Professional Development: CPD allowance including funding towards certificates
* Work-Life Balance: Full-time (40 hours a week) with no OOH's, and 1 weekend shift in 4
* Additional Leave: 5.6 weeks holiday including bank holidays (increasing after 2 years' service)
* Financial Security: Company Pension, Life Assurance (4x Annual Salary), Contributory Pension Scheme
* 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

Shifts: The role ideally would be a mix of late and early shifts. Either 8:30 am - 5:00 pm or 10:30 am - 7:00 pm, Monday to Friday. The Nurse will be on kennels, theatre, consults, or dispensary on these shifts. There is also a 1 in 4 Saturdays cover (8:30 am - 5:00 pm), where the nurse and vet will consult in the morning, perform a cat castrate or spay mid-day, and consult again in the afternoon.

If you're passionate about animal welfare and want to be part of a dynamic team, apply now and let your career flourish with Bedford Companion Care

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