We are looking for an experienced, organised and enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse to join the team at our fantastic hospital based in Southend for a period of Maternity cover.

As part of the nursing team you will be responsible for a variety of nursing duties as well as sharing best practice with your team and helping to support and develop the student nurses in your practice.

The role will involve all aspects of nursing and provides you with the opportunity to develop nursing clinics and use your initiative to promote new ideas with full support being provided by the nursing team.

This is a full time fixed-term position, covering 40 hours a week over 5 days. This shift pattern includes 1:6 full weekends and a fair share of on-call and Bank Holiday shifts

Salary and benefits:

Fantastic Salary of £30,000

Generous CPD allowance and in-house CPD available

Ongoing training is provided as relevant to your role

RCVS and VDS fees paid

5 weeks paid annual leave

Exclusive company discounts and rewards

A friendly, supportive environment within a rewarding role

Skills and experience:

You must be a Veterinary Nurse who is registered with the RCVS.

Previous experience working in a small animal practice is required.

Experience in a hospital setting is preferred but not essential.

Branch:

The equipment and services at 24 Hour Southend includes flexible and rigid endoscopy, a well equipped in-house laboratory (including blood gases and clotting profiles), a high spec ultrasound machine, CT imaging and digital x-ray. This hospital has a strong team of vets with broad skill range and high level of nursing care.

The practice is based next to London Southend Airport. It is also a 15 minute drive away from the famous Southend Pier, which is surrounded by a multitude of shops, restaurants, bars and shopping centres.