The Package
- 36-hour working week across 4 or 5 days
- 5 weeks’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- Additional paid ‘Day for You’
- £750 annual CPD allowance
- 2 paid CPD days per year
- Funded certificate opportunities
- Access to internal CPD and Clinical Communities
- RCVS and VDS fees paid
- Health Cash Plan from day one
- 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support
- Life assurance at 3x salary
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Season Ticket loans
- Staff discounts
- Internal career development pathways
Job Description
Introduction
Our Client is a corporately owned veterinary practice in Notting Hill, Greater London seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join its supportive clinical team. The position offers a varied combination of hands-on nursing, nurse-led clinics and preventative healthcare, alongside opportunities to develop through exposure to more complex cases at a nearby 24-hour hospital.
Working Hours / Rota
This is a full-time position working 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday, across either four or five days. Weekend duties consist of 1:6 full weekends at a nearby 24-hour hospital in Hendon, covering Saturday and Sunday. The role also includes two bank holidays per year and approximately 2–3 weeks of on-call duties supporting the hospital’s night team during periods of increased caseload.
Role Description
The successful Registered Veterinary Nurse will support surgical procedures, diagnostics and inpatient care while delivering nurse-led appointments, Schedule 3 activities and preventative healthcare services. Responsibilities will also include patient monitoring, admissions and discharges, and providing an excellent standard of client care.
There is scope to help develop nursing services, improve clinical processes and contribute towards an organised and welcoming practice environment. Weekend and hospital work provides valuable exposure to more complex cases and opportunities to work alongside the wider regional clinical team.
Team Size
The successful candidate will work collaboratively alongside Veterinary Surgeons, nursing colleagues and support staff, with additional opportunities to work alongside the clinical team at a nearby 24-hour hospital. Specific team numbers have not been provided.
Practice Details
The practice has a strong focus on high clinical standards, nurse-led services, preventative healthcare and efficient clinical processes. Additional support and exposure to more complex cases are available through a nearby 24-hour hospital in Hendon. Specific facilities and equipment have not been provided.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be an RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse who is passionate about delivering exceptional patient and client care. They should be organised, proactive and keen to contribute to the continued development of the practice and its nursing services.
A collaborative approach and strong communication skills are important, alongside an enthusiasm for improving processes, supporting colleagues and maintaining high clinical standards.
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