Registered Veterinary Nurse - Up to £30,000 DOE

RVN at Summerleaze Veterinary Hospital - Up to £30,000 DOE

Summerleaze Veterinary Hospital are looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their fantastic and friendly team.

Established in 1974, we are proud to be a part of the long-established ActiveVetcare Veterinary Group, with nine surgeries across Berkshire. We are a small animal hospital in Maidenhead. Our friendly and experienced veterinary team provide the highest quality of veterinary care, surgery, and treatment for our patients and clients. We have a caring, sympathetic, and professional approach and tailor treatment to each individual case.

As a practice, we constantly strive to do our best for our colleagues and patients. Learning is important to us, meaning we are seeking an individual that is happy to mentor and support others in their career progression, as well as receiving support themselves. Being a clinical coach, or having a willingness to undertake the training would be beneficial for the role.

The nursing team are encouraged to develop in their areas of interest, and progression is actively supported. Members of our nursing team currently hold advanced certificates in medicine and ECC, and the use of schedule 3 skills is supported.

The RVN role includes:

• Work as an active member of the clinical support team.
• Fully participate in the Nursing rota as directed by the Head Nurse.
• Provide the highest standards of client service and patient care.
• Ensure timely and effective communication with all colleagues working in the Practice.
• Provide assistance and support for the Veterinary Surgeons within the Practice environment.
• Comply with all professional regulations, legislations, and standards associated with independent accreditation such as the RCVS practice standards scheme.
• Comply with CVS's H&S policies and attend relevant training as required.

In return we offer:

• Professional memberships funded CPD and further studies encouraged - you are learning and clinical growth is important to us!
• 5 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays (or equivalent), plus the option to purchase an additional two weeks leave per year with our Buy/Sell holiday scheme.
• Long Service Holiday.
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Maternity, Adoption Pay, Paternity Pay, and Shared Parental Leave.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Discounted pet treatments.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health first aiders available.
• Performance bonus scheme.
• Save as you Earn Scheme (SAYE).
• Internal career progression and transfers available - with a network of over 500 practices.

To be considered for this exciting role:

• RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse.
• Eagerness to learn and develop.
• Strong focus on exceptional patient care.
• Team player with excellent communication skills.
• Self-motivated and able to motivate others.
• Positive, enthusiastic approach to tasks.
• Strong organisational and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to handle difficult situations with tact.
• Ability to balance study and work.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint).

There are many opportunities and pathways for Nurses within our wider group! If you are looking to progress into leadership or management within a practice or perhaps something remote based, we can support you. We have recently launched the "CVS Nursing Career Pathway" with the aim of demonstrating clear career progression for nurses across first opinion, referral, and equine practices. You can have a lifelong career here, regardless of what your current interest is!

CVS is committed to being a fully inclusive place to work where all our colleagues are encouraged and supported to be themselves, where difference is celebrated and where everyone feels able to deliver their best. We are also determined to build a workforce that is more representative of our diverse communities and the people we provide our services to.