Job Description
Job Title: Night Registered Veterinary Nurse
Salary: £31,000 -£34,000 per annum DOE
Location: Dick White Referrals
Job Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 4 on 5 off pattern, equivalent of 37.5 hours per week.
About us
DWR Veterinary Specialists is one of the largest specialist multi-disciplinary veterinary referral centres in Europe, offering outstanding levels of clinical care in state-of-the-art facilities.
Our dedicated vets, nurses and nursing assistants, supported by the client care teams
teams, are committed to providing the highest quality surgical and medical care
for pets. Many of our clinicians are nationally or internationally recognised specialists in their field and bring unique experiences to care for pets.
We accept referrals in Anaesthesia, Cardiology, Dermatology, Diagnostic Imaging, Emergency and Critical Care, Internal Medicine Neurology and Neurosurgery, Oncology, Orthopaedic Surgery, Physiotherapy, Dentistry and Soft Tissue Surgery.
We have comprehensive and established clinical and non-clinical programmes for training, development and CPD.
Your role and responsibilities
Develop your career with DWR and be part of something special!
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and enthusiastic RVN to join the vibrant Night Team working in our busy, purpose-built clinic that is fully equipped with the surgical equipment and diagnostic facilities commensurate with a flagship specialist veterinary centre.
As a Night Nurse you will have the opportunity to work in all our wards, including ICU, nursing canine and feline patients across all disciplines. You will also be involved with the care and triage of emergencies admitted out of hours. Night Nurses are allocated to a ward for the duration of their set of shifts which will allow you to get to know your patients and recognise changes in their condition.
You will work alongside a team of Nurses, Nursing Assistants and Interns with a Specialist from each department on call.
No two nights are the same! This makes working nights interesting and challenging with generous time off, giving a good work life balance.
We are looking for a full-time associate to join our team, working 12-hour shifts from 18.30 to 06.30 on a 4 on 5 off pattern.
You will have excellent all-round nursing skills, with a passion and drive for delivering outstanding patient care. You will be a team player who enjoys working in a supportive working environment whilst also being able to use your initiative and challenge the status quo. Referral nursing experience is not essential as full training will be provided.
Benefits
· 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave
· RCVS and VDS fees paid
· External CPD funded
· Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program
· Career progression opportunities
· Staff discount schemes
· Enhanced sickness pay
· Employer contribution pension scheme
· Wellness program including:
o Employee assistance program
o Eyecare voucher scheme
o Free annual Flu jab
o Cycle to work scheme
· Recruitment referral reward scheme
At Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all our Associates. We have an amazing team of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) across our practices and central support office in addition to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available for everyone.
We look forward to hearing from you.
DWR is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family-owned veterinary company in the world. Being privately owned, we can truly be driven by our purpose, to create a better world, and think long-term as opposed to being focused solely on short-term profits.
At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. Our Associates are over 6000 strong and empowered to speak up, step up and deliver quality services. You’ll have access to a huge network of specialists, worldwide development opportunities and an easily accessible, comprehensive wellbeing package that prioritises your physical and mental health, allowing you to focus on what you do best – care for pets.
We are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse, we care about you and want you to be authentic, with everything you need to perform at your best. We are all individual but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to achieve our purpose.
All applications with the relevant skills and qualifications will be carefully considered. If you need any support in completing your application or simply want to find out more about DWR, Linnaeus or the role please contact our Talent Acquisition team at Purvi.Kataria@linnaeusgroup.co.uk
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Salary:£31,000 -£34,000 per annum DOE;