Job Description
Posted on 11/02/2022
Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.
An exciting opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse has become available at Sheriff’s Highway Vets in Gateshead. No two days are the same at Sheriff’s Highway, we have a variety of cases surgical and medical, nurse consultations, and much more. If successful you will be involved in all aspects of nursing care including clinics and in-patient care before, during and after surgery.
The rota involves working 38 hours per week over 4 days. The shift patterns are:
6.45am-4.45pm
8.00am-6.30pm
8.30am-6.30pm
Weekend work is 1 in 4 Saturdays or Sundays 6.45am-6.30pm.
The salary is up to £26,000 depending on experience plus a relocation package of up to £3000 and a welcome bonus of up to £1500
About Us
Ideally located within easy commuting distance to the Newcastle City Centre renowned for its culture, the north east coast, and beautiful countryside of Durham and Northumberland. Sheriffs Highway Vets is an RCVS accredited 24hr small animal hospital. There are also branches in Whickham, Sunderland Washington, and Ryton as well as providing an emergency service for our local member practices. We have digital radiography, dental radiography, flexible and rigid endoscopes, in-house lab including haematology, biochemistry, and EPOC machines, excellent ultrasound machine with doppler and a wide range of specialised equipment for performing most soft tissue, orthopaedic and endoscopy surgeries. We have a dedicated and specialised OOH emergency and critical care team.
Over the 4 branches we have 15 Veterinary Surgeons, 22 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 2 Student Veterinary Nurses, 13 Auxiliary Nurses and 11 Receptionists. We have Veterinary Surgeons who hold RCVS Advanced Practitioner in Small Animal Surgery and a number of Veterinary Surgeons who hold a GPCert(SAM).
Applicant Requirements
Registered Veterinary Nurse who is highly motivated, works well in a team, and thrives in the varied environment of a veterinary hospital. Candidates must be dedicated to progressing their knowledge and practical skills to ensure they fully support the Vets with a range of potentially complex and critical cases. An experience of nurse consults is also highly desirable.
Benefits - Subject to Pro Rata:
Increasing holiday based on length of service
CPD paid days and allowance
L&D opportunities through the IVC Evidensia Academy
Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
Birthday leave
RCVS Membership paid
VDS cover
Discounted veterinary fees
Various discounts including retail & gym memberships
Cycle to Work scheme
Service-related company sick pay
Initiatives focussed on employee wellbeing
Relocation packages
Career progression opportunities
As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, 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.
If this position is of interest to you then please get in touch. Please use BH4958 as a reference when applying for this role
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Any questions before applying?
Speak to Mike Burrell from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.
Mike Burrell
Talent Partner
mike.burrell@ivcevidensia.com+44 (0) 7977 243700