Job ID: 11721
Job Title: Registered Veterinary Nurse
Region: Wales
County: Cardiff
Profession: Veterinary Nurse
Category: Small Animal
Position: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: Ongoing
Accommodation: No
Job Description: An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated and forward-thinking RVN, passionate about animal care, to join the friendly and supportive team at a practice in Cardiff.
This first opinion practice prides itself on excellent patient care and see a very varied caseload. They have access to in-house laboratory equipment, ultrasound, digital x-rays including dental x-rays and anaesthetic monitoring equipment such as pulse oximeters and capnographs. They also have a therapeutic laser. The role will involve working between two sites, which are just over two miles apart in the Capital of Wales, giving easy access to the scenic valleys and coastline of South Wales.
The role involves a variety of duties, including monitoring of anaesthetics, performing radiographs, taking blood pressures, cytology, inpatient care and keeping PSS standards. The practice is proud of the numerous nurse clinics they can offer and encourage ideas to keep moving the practice forward. They have certificate holders within the nursing teams and encourage further learning and CPD.
The role consists of a 30 - 40-hour week, Monday - Friday with a 1 in 9 Saturday morning rota. There are no out of hours required as this is provided by a neighbouring hospital.
Included in the package on offer:
An appealing salary that will reflect your abilities and future performance
6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays
A CPD Allowance per annum to assist your career growth
Health Shield – wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments – from dentistry to sports massage
Paid sick leave
RCVS Membership paid
One other membership subscription
VDS cover
Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
Employee pet discounts
My Perks – offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment and much more
Focus on employee wellbeing.