RVN - London - Pay: £38,000.00 per year
Optivet Referrals is an independent specialist referral service, with specialists in ophthalmology, surgery, internal medicine and anaesthesia. We are aligned around a set of core values which help us to deliver leading specialist led care to our patients and their owners.
Through consistent growth, based on our quality of service, we are opening a new centre in Waltham Forest area. We have a fantastic opportunity to welcome a new friendly and enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our inclusive team. This is a fantastic opportunity to take the next step into referral nursing to further your skills, knowledge and experience.
This exciting position is a full-time role, working a 40 hour week, Monday to Friday.
To succeed in this role, you must be dynamic, well organised with high attention to detail. You must be able to show empathy and work in a fast-paced environment, whilst demonstrating exemplary teamworking skills. Above all, you must be passionate about providing a high standard and quality of care to your patients and clients.
In addition:
- You must be a qualified RVN
- Knowledge of referral practices would be an advantage but not essential.
Our package
- Base salary - £38,000 per year (experience and skill dependant)
- 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (we also allow an extra 5 days for length of service).
- Extra day off for your birthday
- £1000pa towards CPD
- Private health care
- SMART pension
- Free onsite parking
- Pet insurance contribution
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
RNV - Havant - Pay: £35,000.00-£38,965.00 per year
Optivet is an independent practice providing first line 24/7 emergency care with expert emergency clinicians as well as providing a specialist referral service in Ophthalmology, Surgery, Internal Medicine and Anaesthesia. Underpinned by our core values, we provide a culture where our team is supported and able to thrive, providing opportunities for professional and personal growth.
This is a full time position (37 hours on average per week, on a 6 week rolling rota) which includes a rotation of day, night and twilight shift patterns across 7 days per week. This also includes on call. Your responsibilities will revolve around caring for medical, surgical, and high-dependency patients, ensuring they receive optimal care.
More than just a job; you make a commitment to making a tangible difference in the lives of our beloved animals. Your keen attention to detail, coupled with your empathetic approach to patient care, will contribute towards an already established culture of excellence within our RVN team.
In addition:
- Be a qualified RVN with at least 2-3 years’ previous experience.
- Knowledge of referral practices would be an advantage but not essential.
- Experience of emergency work would be an advantage.
- Well organised with exceptional attention to hygiene and cleanliness.
- Calm under pressure.
- Able to use initiative and work independently as well as within a team.
- Focused CPD record.
- Communicates to a high standard, across all areas and works well as part of a team.
Our package
- Base salary - £35,000.00 to £38,965.00 per year (experience and skill dependant)
- 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (we also allow an extra 5 days for length of service).
- Extra day off for your birthday
- £1000pa towards CPD
- Private health care
- SMART pension
- Free onsite parking
- Pet insurance contribution
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Havant PO9 2NJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
How to apply
For more information or to apply, please contact:
Emma, HR - emma.nicholls@optivet.com
Please include a letter of intent, CV, and two referees.
We can’t wait to hear from you!
Work Experience
We are currently accepting work experience placements for enthusiastic individuals aged 17 and over. To apply, please complete the application form below and return to learning@optivet.com
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