Professional veterinary recruitment

Locum Veterinary Nurse - Derby

• Are you a qualified and RCVS registered veterinary nurse or soon to be?
• Are you looking for a long term locum role in Derby?

We are recruiting on behalf of a small animal hospital in Derby for a Permanent Veterinary Nurse to provide cover on a fixed term basis for 12 months. This role is part time for 32 hours per week over 4 days, along with 1 in 6 weekends and 1 in 12 weekend nights on-call.

Key details

• Type: Small animal
• Hours: Part time, 32 hours per week over 4 days
• Weekends: 1 in 6 weekends
• On call: 1 in 12 weekend nights on call, paid in addition if you are called out.
• OOH: None
• Branch work: N/A
• Computer system: Merlin
• Team: 12 vets, 9 RVNs, 2 SVNs and a supportive non-clinical team

About the role

• 12 Month fixed term contract working 32 hours per week over 4 Days. Finishing in Autumn 2024. There is a 1:6 weekend rota working between 7.45am and 6pm. There is also a shared bank holiday rota equating to 1-2 bank holidays per year.
• There is on call rota involving 1 Night in 12 week rota working either Saturday or Sunday and this is paid additionally should the nurse be called in.
• The position will be based within a 1st opinion and referral hospital therefore the role will involve a mixture of both caseloads. The Nurse will rotate through all of the departments.
• Your duties will involve inpatient care, consultations, anaesthetics, reception duties, assisting the vets in surgeries, nurse clinics and inpatient care.
• The role will offer the opportunity to develop clinical skills and knowledge as the nurse will be working closely with their specialist team. Areas of special interest will be supported.
• You will play a vital role in promoting preventative health care and educating clients in this area

About them

• First opinion and referral hospital
• Large specialised team
• The practice has a strong veterinary team and a supportive non-clinical team
• They offer a wide range of modern veterinary services and diagnostics, including x-ray, ECG, endoscopy suite, CT, MRI, ultrasound and in-house laboratory.
• They promote a supportive and inclusive culture which can be felt within their working environment

About you

• You will be dedicated to providing the best care and making a difference to the clinic
• You must share their commitment to providing the best care, while looking for ways to make improvements.
• Previous experience in diagnostic imaging or referrals would be an advantage along with any additional qualifications and certificates.
• You will be a team player
• You will be eager to learn in a progressive and supportive environment

Package

• Salary: Up to £27,550 pro rata, commensurate to experience
• Holidays: 6.6 weeks annual leave, increasing with service and birthday off
• CPD: Generous allowance of £550 with 3 days to attend
• Memberships: RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Certificate support
• Bonus scheme
• Medical insurance
• Workplace pension
• Family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing programmes
• Ongoing learning and development platforms available

Must haves:

• RCVS registered and qualified or soon to be
• Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills

What happens next?

CLICK APPLY NOW or if you have any pre-application questions or if this role is not quite right for you, please contact the Vet Seekers team (details below) to discuss your veterinary career aspirations further.

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