VCA

Referral Multidiscliplinary Nurse

Linnaeus Eastcott Veterinary Hospital & Referrals Swindon|170109 Full time

Job Title: Multi-Disciplinary Referral Registered Veterinary Nurse

Location: Eastcott Referrals

Job Type: Permanent, Full time.

Hours: 40 hours/week – 4x 10 hour days. 1 in 8 weekends with days off the following week.

Salary: Competitive, salary based upon experience.

Eastcott Referrals are seeking an RVN to join our friendly, close knit and well-established practice in Swindon, Wiltshire.

About the Role 

As our busy hospital is expanding, we are looking to hire an enthusiastic and confident Registered Veterinary Nurse to rotate through a range of specialist departments. Disciplines you will work in include medicine, anaesthesia, imaging, dentistry, neurology, ophthalmology, surgery (to include soft tissue and orthopaedics) and wards as well as assisting our emergency critical care department.

This position will expose you to a wide range of interesting cases, allowing development and expansion of your nursing skills and knowledge in a variety of areas. As a multidisciplinary referral nurse, you will be working alongside all of our highly knowledgeable teams including specialist clinicians, RVNs, residents and interns. Our expanding referral caseload will guarantee you are able to nurse a variety of patients and interesting cases with support and training provided.

The ideal candidate will have experience in either a hospital or a referral department (although this is not essential) and be at least 1 year qualified.

About You 

Curious about life in a referral hospital? Now is your chance to find out.

The multidisciplinary nursing team are offering an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and compassionate veterinary nurse to join our dynamic and supportive team. Our rota rolls throughout the hospital and we spend two weeks in each department. This allows us to be very involved in the department’s clinical and challenging cases and be a part of the department’s team.

The role is ideal for a motivational individual eager to deliver exceptional patient care and explore the diverse world of referral nursing. While previous experience is desirable, it is not essential. We will provide a comprehensive training plan and mentorship to help you thrive in the multidisciplinary position.

About the Practice 

Eastcott Veterinary Hospital is an RCVS Accredited Multidisciplinary Referral Practice based in Swindon, Wiltshire, just off the M4. Our referral hospital is led by a team of Veterinary Specialists who provide an exceptionally high level of clinical and surgical veterinary care. The hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities in all disciplines, and our team offers a warm welcome to referring vets, clients, and patients.
 

Culture & Support 

We pride ourselves on having a genuinely supportive culture: 

  • Regular CPD and learning opportunities
  • Regular team meetings and communication
  • Career development opportunities (including additional qualifications if desired)
  • Training plans to help nurture and support each individual 

Next Steps 
If you're looking for an RVN position where you can use all your nursing skills, have your growth supported, and be part of a friendly team, we’d love to hear from you. 

Benefits

  • 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays
  • Additional paid day off to celebrate your birthday
  • Enhanced equal family leave
  • Enhanced sickness policy
  • RCVS & VDS fees paid
  • CPD allowance and allocated CPD days
  • Access to an extensive range of clinical and non-clinical learning and development programmes
  • Progression & development opportunities
  • Staff discount schemes
  • Discounts with PetPlan
  • Wellness program, including;
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Gym membership discount
  • Cycle2Work scheme
  • Eye care vouchers
  • Flu vaccine voucher
  • Recruitment 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. For more information, click here https://www.linnaeusgroup.co.uk/about-us/health-and-wellbeing

How to Apply
To apply, click "Apply Now" or contact Purvi Kataria

purvi.kataria@linnaeusgroup.co.uk

for more information or a confidential discussion.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Eastcott Referrals 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 Eastcott Referrals, Linnaeus or the role please contact our Talent Acquisition team at  Purvi.kataria@linnaesugroup.co.uk