Surgical Interest Registered Veterinary Nurse

Surgical Interest Registered Veterinary Nurse - Highcroft Whitchurch, Bristol - Salary up to £34,000 depending on experience

We have an exciting opportunity available for a Registered Veterinary Nurse with a specific interest in surgery to join us at here at Highcroft Veterinary Group and work in the first opinion side within our large veterinary hospital. Within this role you will work in a busy, modern clinic that has invested in high tech equipment, such as CT equipment, in order to provide you with the best possible working environment.

This is a full time position where you will be required to work 40 hours per week across 4 days and 1 in 8 weekends. We would also consider part time applications, just let us know what works for you. 

You will need to be RCVS registered and have a strong track record in the delivery of exceptional animal care. 

Main duties would include: 

• Completing anaesthesia on a range of cert holder's procedures. 
• Coordinating the day and liaise with other internal departments. 
• Preparing medications and equipment.
• Performing schedule 3 procedures. 
• Coordinating Hospital stays. 
• Completing general administrative duties such as consent forms and patient paperwork. 
• Covering wards, medicine, and general surgery specialties when required.

Key Requirements: 

• 2+ years qualified. 
• A background or strong interest in progressing in surgery - support can be provided where necessary.
• Knowledge of ventilators and multi-parameters.
• Further experience in advanced soft tissue or orthopaedics would be desirable but not essential. 

What you'll get in return: 

• You will receive a competitive salary for your vital work. Upto £34,000 depending on experience and post-graduation qualifications.
• A generous bonus and pension scheme
• 5.5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays
• An extra days leave on the completion of every years service for up to 5 years
• Buy and Sell holiday scheme, with the option to buy/sell an additional up to 4 weeks annual leave
• Paid professional fees
• Funded and supported CPD package
• A range of other employment benefits such as flexigym and ride to work schemes.

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.