East of England Veterinary Specialists

We seek an additional RVN to assist with overnight care of our hospitalised patients, working with us in our friendly and positive team. The successful candidate/s will provide overnight nursing care for patients who are waiting for or have undergone orthopaedic surgery.

This role is part time working Thursday Nights 7pm - 8am (with 1 hour break) additional shifts may be required to cover holiday and sickness as and when required.

You will be responsible for in-patient care at night following a formal hand-over from daytime staff and you will update daytime staff on patient progress at the end of your shift. You will communicate with and be supported by the on-call veterinary surgeon regarding in-patients, as necessary. This is an opportunity to work in a specialist referral veterinary environment in which we aim to provide the highest levels of clinical care.

Previous experience of nursing surgical patients in small animal practice is required and applicants should ideally have experience of working in a referral clinic. Good written and spoken English is essential and you must have the right to work in UK (UK or EU citizenship, or valid UK working VISA).

Responsibilities and duties for both roles

• Nursing pre-operative and postoperative patients
• Assessment and recording of patient progress following surgery
• Assessment of and management of pain and administration of postoperative analgesia
• Communication with clients regarding patient well-being
• Preparing kennels for next day
• Weekly/Monthly cleaning tasks
• Laundry
• Sterilising and packing of surgical instruments
• Routine cleaning of surgical theatres, as required
• Updating kennel sheets
• Stocking up, as required

We provide a supportive and positive working environment with in-house training and, in addition, external CPD is funded. The benefits include a competitive salary, 6.6 weeks annual leave (pro-rata, including bank holidays), fully funded CPD, RCVS and VDS membership, and a pension contribution.

As well as an attractive salary, we have number of additional benefits as part of the CVS group:

• Professional memberships funded (RCVS & VDS).
• CPD and further studies encouraged. Your learning and clinical growth us important to us!
• Up to 7 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays (or equivalent) pro rata with our Buy/Sell holiday scheme – allowing you to purchase an additional two weeks of annual leave
• Long Service Holiday – Receive an extra days leave each year in your first 5 years at CVS
• Mental Health first aiders. Our people are at the heart of what we do and your health & wellbeing matters!
• Maternity / Adoption Pay – 10 weeks full pay and 10 weeks half pay
• Cycle to work scheme, saving 25-39% on a bike and accessories!
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 365 days a year helpline to support you and your immediate family when you need it the most
• Health cash plan to claim back costs incurred of health and wellbeing
• Discounted UK gym membership with Gym Flex
• Performance bonus scheme
• Access to the CVS save as you Earn Scheme (SAYE)
• Internal career progression and transfers available – with a network of over 500 practices, we can support you should you need to relocate