Description
Registered Veterinary Nurse - Ipswich
- Veterinary Nurse opportunity at an independent small animal practice in the port town of Ipswich
- Well-equipped practice with excellent onsite facilities including blood machines, x-ray, ultrasound, and multiparameter monitoring
- You will engage in all aspects of patient care, from anaesthesia and surgical nursing to diagnostics, inpatient care, and nurse clinics
- Competitive salary up to £33,000
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join a proudly independent practice in the picturesque port town of Ipswich, Suffolk. Nestled in the beautiful coastal Suffolk area, this position offers not only a dynamic work environment but also the chance to enjoy stunning views, wonderful walks, and charming market towns. With excellent transport links to London and only an hour from Stansted and Norwich Airports, this location is both accessible and idyllic.
Our client operates a thriving independent practice with four branches serving various communities across Suffolk. Whether you are a new graduate or an experienced nurse, this role offers a varied caseload that will allow you to further develop your skills in a supportive and professional setting. They have their own in-house ultrasonography specialist and have also recently started conducting dental x-rays, and they have a regular referral vet who performs osteotomy surgeries, such as TPLOs, with assistance from the nursing team.
The practice is well-equipped with comprehensive in-house diagnostics, including blood machines, x-ray, ultrasound, and multiparameter monitoring. Endoscopy and laparoscopy equipment are also available across their branches. As an RVN, you will engage in all aspects of patient care, from anaesthesia and surgical nursing to diagnostics, inpatient care, and nurse clinics. The practice encourages nurses to become clinical coaches, providing an opportunity to mentor and train the next generation of RVNs
You will be working alongside an experienced team of vets with a wide range of special interests, many of whom are certificate holders or are working towards additional qualifications. This includes vets with medical and surgical certificates, AVPs, orthopaedics, ultrasonography and equine medicine. The nursing team is equally skilled, with members who have developed their own areas of special interest, including certificates on nutrition and anaesthetics, as well as clinical coaches.. The support team, including animal care assistants, receptionists, and administrative staff, is dedicated to delivering the highest standard of care for both patients and clients.
This is a full-time role worked as a 38-hour week plus one in three Saturday mornings (8am to 1pm). Weekend daytime shifts are worked on a rota basis and currently run at approximately 1:12 full weekends. We are lucky enough to have our own night team, however day nurses are also expected to cover holidays/sickness for the night team there is a rota in place for this and usually only works out 2-3 nights a year.
28 days annual leave.
This role is ideal for an innovative, enthusiastic, and passionate nurse looking to make a significant impact as part of a growing team. The successful candidate will be friendly, confident, and committed to providing exceptional veterinary care. They have regularly have student nurses and work placements and encourage nurses to become clinical coaches to help train the next generation of RVNs.
The Benefits:
- Competitive salary up to £33,000 DOE
- 28 days annual leave including bank holidays
- Company pension
- Certificates encouraged and funded
- Paid CPD
- Paid RCVS fees
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact luke on 01904 570056 or email to [email protected]
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: J86160/LS
