2nd Year Student Veterinary Nurse (SVN)
Location: Staines
Salary: Up to £26,500 per annum
Hours: Full-time | 1 in 5 weekends | Late shift 1 in 10 weeks
Build your nursing career in a practice where you'll be supported to grow.
We are looking for a 2nd Year Student Veterinary Nurse (SVN) to join our team at Willett House Veterinary Surgeons in Staines.
With over 135 years of experience caring for pets and supporting their owners, we're proud of the experienced team we've built, the values that guide us and the supportive culture we've created across our family of 8 practices. You'll be joining a practice where colleagues are trusted, respected and encouraged to learn, develop and thrive as part of a collaborative team.
As part of Kin Vet Community, a small collective of like-minded community veterinary practices, we benefit from the support, shared expertise and collaborative approach that comes from working alongside teams who share our commitment to exceptional veterinary care. Whilst every practice retains its own culture, leadership and way of working, being part of Kin Vet creates greater opportunities to learn from one another, invest in our people and facilities, and continue evolving the services we provide to pets and their owners.
What you'll be doing
As a 2nd Year SVN, you'll gain valuable hands-on experience across a varied caseload while working alongside experienced RVNs, vets and certificate holders who are committed to helping you develop your skills.
- Supporting theatre and surgical procedures
- Inpatient care and patient monitoring
- Assisting with anaesthesia and recovery
- Developing your nursing consultation skills
- Supporting diagnostic procedures
- Assisting with emergency and hospital cases
- Working alongside experienced RVNs and veterinary surgeons
- Building your clinical confidence and working towards your RVN qualification
Why join Willett House?
- Supportive and experienced nursing team committed to helping you progress
- Experienced certificate holders across multiple disciplines
- Varied caseload, including orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery and advanced diagnostics
- Excellent learning and development opportunities
- Hands-on clinical experience to complement your studies
- Genuine career progression towards becoming a qualified RVN
- Modern equipment and facilities
- Support from Kin Vet Community, whilst retaining the individuality and autonomy of Willett House
- A team that values high standards of patient care, teamwork and a positive learning environment
Interested?
If you're a 2nd Year SVN looking for a supportive practice where you can build your confidence, gain valuable clinical experience and take the next step towards becoming an RVN, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: Up to £26,500.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
