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Head Veterinary Nurse - Worcester

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Posting date: 04 June 2024
Salary: £32,000 to £35,000 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 03 July 2024
Location: Worcester, Midlands, Worcester
Company: Purosearch
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 53181436

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Summary

Head Veterinary Nurse - Worcester

• Head Veterinary Nurse role at a RCVS accredited small animal practice in Worcester
• Modern practice with excellent onsite equipment including digital radiography, ultrasound, laser, endoscopy, thermocautery, an onsite lab and more
• No OOH
• Generous benefits package including a salary of up to £35,000 and accommodation available

Purovets is excited to offer an exceptional opportunity for a Head Veterinary Nurse to join a RCVS accredited small animal practice in a picturesque spa town in Worcester. This idyllic location offers a vibrant cultural scene, renowned theatres, and year-round events, creating a beautiful bubble of its own. With excellent transport links to city life and proximity to the Cotswolds and Wales, it is a wonderful place to live and work.

Our client seeks a progressive and team-oriented Head Veterinary Nurse to manage the day-to-day operations of the nursing team. Key responsibilities include organising nursing rotas and holidays and providing guidance to students. You will be part of a dedicated team comprising six vets (4.5 FTE), six nurses (5.5 FTE), one ANA, three receptionists, one practice manager, and an insurance/ordering nurse. The practice fosters a positive and progressive culture, seeking candidates with a strong team spirit and leadership qualities to contribute to the growth and success of their nursing and veterinary team.

The practice is well-equipped with three consult rooms, an operating theatre, imaging room, dental/grooming room, onsite laboratory, separate kennels for cats, dogs, and small furries, an isolation kennel, a large established garden, and staff dog kennels. Equipment includes digital radiography, ultrasound, laser, endoscopy, thermocautery, an onsite lab, dental facilities, and anaesthetic monitoring machines. The practice also collaborates with a visiting orthopaedic surgeon, providing exposure to complex surgical cases.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced RVN with prior head nurse experience. If you are a dedicated professional looking to contribute to this dynamic team, we welcome your application.

The Role:
• Full Time role - 4.5 day week
• 1:6 weekends (Saturdays 8.30am - 1pm)
• No OOH

Benefits:
• Fantastic salary of up to £35,000 DOE
• 6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Your birthday as a paid day off
• Accommodation available
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle to work scheme
•£550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid pro rata
• Certificate support
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees
• Pension scheme
• Discounted staff pet care

To apply please contact Hannah on 01904 570056 or email a copy of your up-to-date CV to h.pinder@purovets.com

To view all our vacancies, please visit www.purovets.com

And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply.

Ref no: J84870/HP

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