Location: Sevenoaks, Kent
Full-Time | Rota – 9 shifts in 28 days | Permanent | Rota inclusive of Weekends
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We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our out of hours emergency team, providing high-quality nursing care when animals need it most.
The Role
You will work as part of our dedicated emergency service covering out of hours shifts on a rota basis, working alongside our OOH veterinary surgeons to deliver excellent patient care.
Key responsibilities include:
- Triaging and assessing emergency patients on arrival
- Monitoring and nursing critical inpatients
- Assisting with emergency procedures and surgery
- Administering medications and treatments as directed
- Maintaining accurate clinical records
- Communicating sensitively with clients in stressful situations
- Ensuring equipment and theatres are prepared and sterile
About You
- Current RCVS registration as a Veterinary Nurse (essential)
- Experience in a clinical veterinary nursing role
- Calm, focused, and effective under pressure
- Strong communication skills and a genuine team player
- Available and willing to work unsociable hours
Pennard Vets is an equal opportunities employer committed to the Equality Act 2010. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.
If you are interested in this position, please email [email protected] with your CV and cover letter.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £32,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Sevenoaks TN13 1XR: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Veterinary: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
