Night Registered Veterinary Nurse - Bridgwater
Introduction
Candor Vets is delighted to present an outstanding opportunity for a dedicated and dynamic Registered Veterinary Nurse to join the out-of-hours team at a busy veterinary hospital in Somerset. This role offers the chance to work within a highly supportive environment, contributing to exceptional patient care during critical hours.
The Role
This position involves working at a main hospital in Bridgwater, collaborating closely with the night vet to provide comprehensive care for inpatients. Key responsibilities include preparing for out-of-hours surgeries and administering anaesthesia. You will also be supported by a twilight team member who assists with appointment arrangements, patient triage upon arrival, and infection control. The hospital handles a diverse caseload, ranging from traumas and toxin ingestions to blocked bladders, GDVs, and C-sections.
Rota: The rota is a rolling pattern of 4 nights on, 7 nights off, followed by 3 nights on, 7 nights off. Shifts are from 19:00 to 08:30.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing care for inpatients alongside the night vet.
- Preparing for out-of-hours surgeries.
- Administering anaesthesia.
- Assisting with patient triage and infection control.
- Handling a varied caseload of emergency and critical care cases.
About the Area
The practice is located in the heart of Bridgwater, Somerset, with a branch practice in the beautiful village of Nether Stowey. This area offers a blend of town amenities and picturesque countryside, providing a pleasant environment for both work and leisure.
What's Offer
- 6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays (pro rata).
- RCVS and VDS fees covered.
- Generous CPD allowance.
- Colleague engagement survey.
- Focus on wellbeing.
- Opportunity to buy and sell holiday.
- Enhanced sick, maternity, and paternity pay.
- Health Cash Plan – offering a wide range of benefits for health and wellbeing treatments, from dentistry to sports massage.
- Pension scheme.
- Cycle to work scheme.
Job Reference NRVN011
Pay: From £35,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
