Registered Veterinary Nurse (Days)
New Era Vets
Job Description
Registered Veterinary Nurse (Days) - New Era Vets, Jersey, Channel Islands
We have a fantastic opportunity for an RVN to join our friendly and supportive team at our RCVS accredited mixed practice on the beautiful island of Jersey.
About us:
We’re proud to run the only small animal veterinary hospital on the Channel Islands, which contains a huge range of equipment, including an in-house laboratory, ultrasound and digital x-ray tools, CT scanner, pulse oximeters and capnographs. Plus, it’s only five minutes away from the beach!
We also run a variety of nurse clinics, giving every member of the team the chance to make a real difference to local animals.
As part of the VetPartners Group, we’re also able to offer a generous CPD allowance, alongside a host of learning and development opportunities.
It’s always our aim to keep moving forwards to provide the best service to our clients and keep up with our ever-changing industry, and we love welcoming new team members to our practice family.
The Team:
Our dedicated team are passionate about excellent veterinary care and enjoy a varied caseload and a great work-life balance.
Many of our colleagues are certificate holders and we actively encourage everyone in our practice to complete further learning.
The Role:
As a Registered Veterinary Nurse at New Era Vets you will play a crucial role in our hospitals operations. Your responsibilities will include:
- Assisting veterinarians during examinations and surgeries
- Administering medications and treatments
- Monitoring and caring for hospitalised patients
- Conducting laboratory tests and diagnostics procedures
- Providing exceptional nursing care to our patients
- Educating clients on pet care and medications
- Maintaining accurate records and patient files
Our rota nurses work an average of 38 hrs per week across a 10-week rota with varying shifts including wards, lab and surgery.
The rota consists of 1 Saturday morning in 10, 1 full weekend in 10 followed by a 5-day weekend, 1 Saturday night in 10 (plus covering night nurse holiday).
Varying shift patterns from 7am-4pm through to 3.30pm until 9.30pm.
To be successful in this role you should have:
- Current registration with the RCVS as a Veterinary Nurse
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Compassion and a genuine love for animals
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to work both day and night shifts (rotating schedule)
Our fantastic range of benefits includes:
- Salary from £30,000 per annum
- An excellent work/life balance, with 22 days paid holiday
- £600.00 CPD Allowance per annum and time giving opportunities for professional growth
- Relocation allowance
- Health Shield - wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments - from dentistry to sports massage
- RCVS Membership paid plus one other membership subscription
- VDS cover
- Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
- Discounted veterinary fees
- My Perks – offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment and much more
- CPD/training support
- Company sick pay
- Annual pay reviews
- Focus on employee wellbeing
- Career progression opportunities
Join our team and make a positive impact of the lives of pets and their owners.
If you’re a dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse looking for an exciting opportunity, we’d love to hear from you!
