Registered Veterinary Nurse

We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Miller & Swann.

Offering a salary of up to £32,000, dependent on experience, plus benefits.

You'll be joining our friendly team of veterinary surgeons, registered veterinary nurses, receptionists and administrative support; all contributing to provide the best clinical care to our patients and clients. We are an RCVS-accredited general practice in the heart of Elgin, which is a fantastic community with great connections for those who have an appetite to explore all that Morayshire has to offer.

The role…

· To provide a high standard of nursing care, including intensive care and emergency critical care, to a variety of patients.

· Assist our Vets during surgical and medical procedures

· Monitor and support the recovery of patient's post-surgery

· Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations

· Support and collaborate with your peers

· Contribute to the efficient running of the practice, including client communication

· Support and run nursing clinics

You'll bring...

· Must be RCVS registered

· A passion for animal care and welfare

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

· Ability to work effectively in a team and independently

· Strong organisational and problem-solving skills

Why us?

Elgin lies on the south coast of the Moray Firth in Scotland, roughly midway between Inverness and Aberdeen. Known as the ‘whiskey region', there are many local distilleries, cathedrals (once classed as Scotland's most beautiful), and you are close to sandy beaches and relatively near to some major cities (36 miles to Inverness and 57 miles north west to Aberdeen). In Elgin, you are well connected with regular trains and driving with an hour to the beautiful Cairngorms, a few minutes from the coast.

Also in Elgin, there is a great variety of primary and secondary schools, full of history with beautiful buildings.

Salary and Hours:

The salary is up to £32,000 depending on experience, plus benefits.

This is a full-time position (37 hours per week).

Our rewards package includes:

· Dedicated CPD support and access to a suite of internal courses developed by our in-house learning & development team of Vets and Nurses

· Free Knowledge Hub offering over 260 courses and 235 webinars covering a variety of clinical and non-clinical topics

· Wellbeing initiatives including access to over 280 wellbeing champions across our group

· Forward-thinking policies including fertility treatment, Pregnancy Loss, extended sick pay, enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption leave

· CVS Save as your earn scheme – purchase discounted shares in the company and benefit from the Group's increase in share price over that time!

· Health cash plans, discounted critical illness cover, 8 weeks' pay to support exceptional life events, private medical insurance available after the first month of service at discounted rates

· Practice Bonus Scheme

· Workplace Pension

· RCVS and VDS support

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

To apply…

To arrange a confidential chat or a visit to the practice to meet the team for an informal chat and cuppa, please contact Grace on grace.wharmby@cvsvets.com

If you're looking for a rewarding career with a supportive and dynamic team, we'd love to hear from you!

CVS is committed to being a fully inclusive place to work where all our colleagues are encouraged and supported to be themselves, where difference is celebrated and where everyone feels able to deliver their best. We are also determined to build a workforce that is more representative of our diverse communities and the people we provide our services to.