About the Job

Surgical Vet Nurse – Full Time

Up to £34,963 DOE plus benefits

An exciting opportunity to join our Surgical team

We have an opening to join our hard-working surgery team where you will work closely with our orthopaedic surgeons, soft tissue surgeons, neurologist and anaesthetists to provide the best care possible. We see a variety of cases who can be referred from external practices or internally from our internal medicine, oncology and ECC departments.

We are a nurse led hospital with a drive to train our nurses to be the best they can be, providing a high level of care to our referral patients.

With support from our 2 experienced diplomat anaesthetists, you will be responsible for monitoring anaesthetics for our surgeries, from routine to complex where you will be able to progress your knowledge and learn new skills such as invasive blood pressure techniques and ventilator use alongside nerve blocks and observing/assisting with advanced pain management techniques.

This is an ideal position for someone looking to develop anaesthesia skills to the next level and advanced level nursing qualifications are supported.

Who are we looking for

You will be motivated, dedicated and enthusiastic with a can-do attitude. You will be able to use your initiative and assist the team in the smooth running of the surgical floor on a day-to-day basis. Experience in referral surgical environment is not a necessity; we are a very experienced team that can support and develop you.

Rota pattern

Working a 4-day week, 10-hour shifts between Monday to Friday, 08:00 and 18:00. 1 late shift per week on a rotation to 20:00

Professional development

We take pride and integrity in the work that we do and that’s why we are committed to investing in the career progression of our people. In return for your talent and commitment, we offer a generous CPD allowance, with various courses on offer including enrolment on the accredited Certificate of Veterinary Nursing in Emergency and Critical Care. For those more experienced candidates, support is available to gain the VTS (ECC). We will also cover VDS and RCVS fees.

Your health and wellbeing

  • Private medical insurance
  • Membership of employee wellbeing programme
  • Enhanced sick pay
  • Enhanced maternity policy including 6 months full pay
  • Family-friendly policies including paternity and adoption pay schemes

Your work life balance

  • 7 weeks pro rata annual leave
  • Your birthday as a paid day off
  • Paid volunteering days

Your development

  • £1125 CPD allowance increasing annually plus 20 paid hours pro rata
  • ECC certificate support – financial and paid study leave

Your professional memberships

  • RCVS fees
  • VDS cover

Your additional benefits

  • Vets Now For You – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
  • UK Standard Pension contributions – 5% Employee/3% Employer
  • Up to 50% discounted staff pet care
  • Death in service of two times annual salary

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including those from diverse and minority groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we encourage candidates with disabilities and health conditions to apply and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Please get in touch with Julia in our Talent team to discuss on 07535651164 or email [email protected]