We have an exciting opportunity for an SVN to join our friendly, small animal team here at Haygate Veterinary Centre, Wellington. We are a 4-branch practice with surgeries across Telford. We are looking for a proactive individual to provide an exceptional standard of nursing care and to assist our Veterinary Surgeons and Nurses.
You will be based at our site in Wellington, which has a healthy variety of medical and surgical caseloads. We have excellent facilities and Certificate holders in Surgery, Cardiology, Medicine and diagnostic imaging on site.
Wellington offers a dedicated nurse consultation room, separate wards and theatres, high spec laboratory equipment, multiparameter and oscillometric BP machines, Bair huggers, ample drip pumps, digital x-ray and advanced ultrasound, shiny new laparoscopy kit with CT installation due for 2026.
About the role:
The SVN role is one of the foundations of an outstanding veterinary practice, and as a SVN you would be involved in supporting our team of qualified RVNs and Vets to provide outstanding care to our patients, working alongside a lovely team of people.
Some of the duties will include:
Nursing care to patients
Assisting Vets and Nurses in restraining animals for treatment
Cleaning, walking, and feeding of patients
Preparation of emergency and operating facilities
General cleaning and maintenance duties
Running internal lab samples
Answering emergency calls
Covering the receptionist desk, including answering queries, booking appointments and taking payments
What we're looking for in our new Student Veterinary Nurse:
An excellent communicator with strong empathy
Excellent customer service skills and experience in dealing with members of the public
Experience in animal welfare, including feeding, cleaning, medicating and handling and a high level of understanding of how to meet the welfare needs of animals
Resilient with the ability to cope with potentially distressing and emotional situations
A positive attitude and excellent teamwork skills
Experience in looking after animals in a veterinary environment would be desirable
Qualifications Needed:
Five GCSE's at Grade C/4 and above, which must include English, Maths and a Science subject
OR
An animal nursing assistant (ANA) or veterinary care assistant (VCA) qualification, along with functional skills level two in Application of Number and Communication
What we can offer you:
We know that benefits are key and that your personal benefits priorities will differ from others, so please see some of what we offer below:
Salary will be in line with the National Minimum Wage
Generous annual leave entitlement of 5 weeks per year plus Bank Holidays
Staff discount scheme on Veterinary bills and products
Employee Assistance Programme and access to over 400 Mental Health First-Aiders
and more!
Or, if easier, you can find a full list by clicking the link here: CVS Employee Benefits
Unfortunately, we are unable to accept and progress applications from candidates without the Right to Work in the UK as we cannot provide visa sponsorship, due to our clinical support roles not meeting the criteria set out by the Home Office to be eligible.
About CVS:
CVS Group plc is one of the largest integrated veterinary services providers in the UK encompassing three main business areas; our veterinary practices, diagnostic laboratories and e-commerce division.
Our success is derived from the passion our people have for animals and for making pets a priority, it's what is at the heart of our work, every day.
Take a look at our short film to recognise the remarkable work that our Vets, Nurses, Care Assistants and Receptionists do on the front line every day in the UK: CVS Ode to Veterinary Professionals
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.
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