Registered Veterinary Nurse

Portsmouth Solent Vets for Pets RVN vacancy

Portsmouth Solent Vets for Pet has an exciting opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join an established friendly team. We are a forward-thinking practice who pride ourselves on the quality of care we have been giving to all our patients, clients and community since 1997.

Our nurses are truly valued, and we encourage our nurse team to run regular nurse clinics and carry out schedule 3 procedures where they feel confident. Portsmouth Solent Vets for Pet offers a varied caseload so you can enjoy a fulfilling mix of theatre, assisting and carrying out dental procedures, inpatient care, consulting and other responsibilities. The rota ensures variety and balance, helping you to find genuine job satisfaction (1/4 Saturdays – closed on Sundays).

We are a 100% small animal practice which has excellent facilities including facilities that encourage nurse led clinics such as a K-Laser. We have all the usual quality kit (multi parameter monitors, ultrasound, in-house Idexx laboratory machines, digital x-ray facilities including dental, endoscope, tonopen, blood pressure machine, syringe driver, infusion pumps etc). We also have dedicated dog, cat and isolation wards and run a full range of nurse led clinics daily. We encourage CPD, with several of our nurses having gained extra certifications. Our 10+ strong nurse team has a range of experience and roles from VCAs to RVNs. See our website www.vets4pets.com/portsmouth-solent for more details.

Person Specification:

• You will be passionate about veterinary nursing with a genuine interest in doing what’s best for the pets, and the people who love them.
• Friendly, down-to-earth with a can-do attitude.
• You should enjoy a dynamic environment and the variety that comes with working closely with both clients and colleagues.
• A Clinical Coach qualification or a willingness to train in this area would be ideal.
• And obviously be a registered veterinary nurse eligible to work in the UK.
•  As a full-time staff member, you would be working up to 40 hours a week, with shifts between 8am-7pm including a one in four weekend (Saturday only). 

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience (a newly qualified RVN salary starts at £29,000)
• Career opportunities and development
• CPD allowance and support
• Discounted vet treatment for you and your family
• Discount at Pets at Home, as well as other retailers
• And of course: annual leave, pension scheme, and RCVS & VDS fees paid
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Holiday allowance which increases after 2 years of service 

If you share our passion for delivering outstanding pet healthcare and great customer service and would like to join our team, we would love to hear from you.

To Apply:
For more information, a trial day, or to apply, please send an email with a CV and cover letter to lauren.clark@vetsforpets.com and antony.bielovich@vetsforpets.com