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6.6 weeks annual leave pro-rata plus additional annual leave for your birthday Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
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 Employee assistance programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
£550 CPD allowance with 3 days paid leave 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
VDS cover RCVS fees
Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer Discounted staff pet care Apply
Registered Veterinary Nurse - Rowe Referrals - Ophthalmology
Rowe Veterinary Referrals, Bradley Stoke, Bradley Stoke, South West
Discipline: General
Full Time
Up to £33,000 pa DOE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse with a passion for ophthalmology to join our team at Rowe Veterinary Referrals.
The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude, be used to working under pressure effectively with high attention to detail and be in a fast-paced environment. Understanding on use of capnography and multiparameter monitors (NIBP, IVPB, capnography, ECG) ventilators and experience in referral practice is preferable, however ophthalmology experience is not a must as full training is given.
Clinical duties include admission/discharge of patients, provision of perioperative medications, assistance in the induction of anaesthesia, monitoring of anaesthesia, preparing patients for surgery, theatre assistance, recovery of patients, instrument cleaning and care.
As a Registered Veterinary Nurse at Rowe Referrals, whilst the majority of your week will be focused in the ophthalmology department you will get the opportunity to work across our referral department, working within our soft tissue, oncology, dentistry, neurology, diagnostic imaging and orthopaedic teams.
Join an established practice
Rowe Referrals is a long-standing, multidisciplinary practice based in North Bristol. We are proud to provide outstanding client service while fostering a supportive and friendly work environment.
As a hospital offering 24/7 veterinary care, we are equipped with advanced facilities including MRI, CT, various scopes, ultrasonography, an on-site laboratory, and a dedicated team of skilled nurses and support staff. Our clinicians are committed to providing the highest level of care for each and every patient.
Working hours/rota
This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week, over 5 days. Shifts typically run between 8:00 am and 7:00pm with an on-call rota of 1 in 5 (1 weeknight and the weekend) for which you will receive additional overtime pay.
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 of up to £43,000pa DOE, you will benefit from:
Work life balance
Wellbeing
Development
Professional Memberships
Additional
Rowe Veterinary Referrals, Bradley Stoke
Ferndene, Bradley Stoke, Bradley Stoke, BS32 9DT, United Kingdom
Animals treated
Dogs, cats & small pets
At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, 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.
Any questions before applying?
Speak to Lovell Varcoe from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.