Registered Veterinary Nurse

OOH Veterinary Nurse 

Highland Vet Emergencies, Inverness

Permanent, 26hrs/week on average 

Starting from £18.49/hr

We have a brand new and exciting opportunity as we prepare to open our new OOH service, Highland Vet Emergencies, for an OOH Veterinary Nurse to take the final available position in our team. You will revolutionise patient care in the Highlands of Scotland by contributing to the first 24/7 site in the Highlands, whilst unlocking an unrivalled work-life balance for yourself. We are seeking a passionate nurse who is ready to engage and contribute to our team. If you're a driven individual seeking to gain or enhance your experience in an emergency setting, then this position is for you.
We offer flexibility in our shift patterns to ensure a healthy work-life balance, averaging 26hrs per week comprising an on-off rota pattern. We understand the value of your expertise and commitment, which is why we are offering an excellent salary starting from £18.49/hr, in line with your level of experience. Salary is negotiable for candidates with strong OOHs/ECC experience, or relevant further qualifications e.g. ECC Certificate.

Work with advanced facilities 

Highland Vet Emergencies will operate from Highland Vet Referrals in Inverness and is born out of a desire to improve both patient care and work life balance for our teams. You will be the first opinion out of hours service for our local practices and assist in the overnight management of elective surgical referral patients. With onsite CT, Ultrasound, DR X-ray, Full Idexx lab suite with EPOC and in house coagulation we can provide a comprehensive and accessible emergency service for our clients.
Inverness is a perfect hub to base yourself, with easy access to the Outer Hebrides, NC500 route and the Cairngorms national park. Inverness has its own airport with several internal flight routes making it easy for family and friends to visit. 

Help to establish a new team 

This is the fourth and final position in our new nursing team, allowing you to work collaboratively with your new colleagues help shape the service. You will work alongside a veterinary surgeon on the shifts with reception cover until late. As the service grows, we will look to add additional team members to ensure workload remains sustainable. Your main responsibilities will encompass covering emergency cases from admits through to discharge, and providing exceptional standards of care to our hospitalised referral inpatients.

Applicant requirements 

We invite applications from Registered Veterinary Nurses who are confident working in sole charge alongside a vet, who can demonstrate a clear understanding of working in an OOH/emergency setting. An interest in ECC/OOH is essential, and you should feel confident monitoring anaesthesia, assisting in surgical procedures, monitoring inpatients, triage and covering admit/discharge appointments.

Working pattern 

Our attractive shift pattern works out at an average of 26hrs per week at your preference, over a 4 week rolling rota. Weeks 1 and 2 will comprise your weeks ‘on’ – which breaks down into 2-3 shifts on followed by 2-3 shifts off within these 2 weeks. Weeks 3 and 4 will then be full weeks off, offering you an excellent work-life balance. Flexibility requests will be considered and accommodated wherever possible in the interest of supporting the wellbeing of our team. Overtime is also available for those wanting to increase their hours, this may be within Highland Vet Emergencies’ OOH service or at one of our First Opinion practices on days. 

Because our Employees Matter 

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do.
In addition to a competitive salary starting from £18.49/hr, you will benefit from: 

6.8 weeks annual leave (to be taken in scheduled weeks off and paid at std hourly rate) Your birthday as a paid day off Discretionary relocation allowance

Wellbeing  

Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay Private Medical Insurance Cycle to Work scheme Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership Non-accidental injury support

Development  

£550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid pro rata Certificate, Diploma and VTS support Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding Infection Prevention and Control Programme Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships  

VDS cover RCVS fees

Additional  

Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer Discounted staff pet care

As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. 

If this position is of interest to you then please contact Helen Paddison: Lead Talent Partner – Referral Nurses at

IVC150

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