Putlands Veterinary Surgery is a mixed vet practice located in Paddock Wood, Kent – Putlands pride themselves on their provision to the community in treating pets, farm animals and equine and providing the highest standard of veterinary care to all. Through the variety of patients, they offer an opportunity for it's nursing team to develop an extensive list of skills and qualifications and explore interests.
We are looking for a Head Registered Veterinary Nurse to lead our close knit, passionate team for 40 hours a week. The hours will be working between Monday – Friday 8am to 7pm. Saturday 8am to 12noon. We can offer flexibility on days, but to include 2 in 7 Saturdays with time back in lieu. This is a fixed term position covering maternity starting in August 2025 for 12 months.
We would welcome someone to be innovative with what our nursing team can offer and develop them further. You will ideally have either a further clinical qualification or management experience so you can guide our team forwards and make us even better! We will happily support your further development. We are a nurse training practice so we would need someone who would be happy to be a clinical coach for SVNs (training provided if needed).
In return we offer:
Professional memberships funded
Salary up to £35K DOE
CPD and further studies encouraged – you are learning and clinical growth is important to us!
5 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays (or equivalent), plus the option to purchase an additional two weeks leave per year with our Buy/Sell holiday scheme
Long Service Holiday
Workplace pension scheme
Maternity, Adoption Pay, Paternity Pay and Shared Parental Leave
Cycle to work scheme
Discounted pet treatments
Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health first aiders available
Performance bonus scheme
Save as you Earn Scheme (SAYE)
Internal career progression and transfers available – with a network of over 500 practices
To be considered for this exciting role:
RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse
Proven GP skills and surgery experience
Eagerness to learn and develop
Clinical coaching experience or interest preferred
Strong focus on exceptional patient care
Team player with excellent communication skills
Self-motivated and able to motivate others
Positive, enthusiastic approach to tasks
Strong organisational and attention-to-detail skills
Ability to handle difficult situations with tact
Ability to balance study and work
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
Interested? Please click apply now! For further details or an informal chat, please contact Emily in the recruitment team at emily.card@cvsvets.com
There are many opportunities and pathways for Nurses within our wider group! If you are looking to progress into leadership or management within a practice or perhaps something remote based, we can support you. We have recently launched “CVS Nursing Career Pathway” with the aim of demonstrating clear career progression for nurses across first opinion, referral and equine practices. You can have lifelong career here, regardless of what your current interest is! Click here to find out more: https://vimeo.com/904977057/532bcae978?share=copy
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