Registered Veterinary Nurse

The Role

We are looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our two-branch, Small Animal First Opinion Practice in Liverpool. You will be involved in all things nursing such as theatre, inpatient care, lab work, nursing consultations and much more!

No two days are the same with a variety of cases, surgical and medical. We are open to candidates who are interested in working at our Fazakerley branch, you will continue to work at this chosen branch as our nursing team does not move between the branches.

Salary and Rota

Our nurses work 37.5 hours per week with three 10 hour days and one 7.5 hour day. No out of hours required but you will work 1 in 3 Saturday mornings with time off in lieu for this.

Salary of up to £25,000 depending on experience and relocation allowance of up to £2000.

About Us

Between our two branches in Wavertree and Fazakerley we have 5 RVNs with varying experience. We also have a very hard working SVN, 3 superb VCA's and 3 amazing dedicated receptionists. We have 8 fantastic vets with experience ranging from new graduate to 34 years in basic orthopaedic and soft tissue surgery, emergency inpatient care and acupuncture to name a few. We often have visiting specialists who perform cardiac work ups, ultrasonography and soft tissue surgeries. We are aiming to bring some of these skills in practice by investing in new equipment and staff training such as endoscopy. We are passionate about preventative health and our RVN's play a vital role in promoting this and educating our clients to provide the best care for their pets in the form of nursing consultations to include 2nd Vaccines, Puppy and Kitten Development Clinics, Weight Clinics, Geriatric Clinics and much more!

We have numerous loyal clients who still remember the days of John and Rita Adams! We have General Practice accreditation with RCVS Practice Standards and wish to become ISFM Cat Friendly accredited in the near future. We as a group have a passion for making our patients’ visits as positive and free from stress as much as possible. We have 3 consulting rooms including a dedicated Nurses Room along with Digital X rays, Multiparameter, ECG, Ultrasound, Idexx Lab Machines and Tonometry.

During the pandemic it has been difficult to get together and spend time with each other outside of work, however, we recently did a Virtual Escape Room activity which was a lot of fun! Last summer we walked 1 million steps together to raise money for Vetlife! We feel it is important to help support and promote the resources and organisations who work hard to help and support the wellbeing of the veterinary Industry.

About the Team and Culture

Between our two branches in Wavertree and Fazakerley we have 5 RVNs with varying experience. We also have a very hard working SVN, 3 superb VCA's and 3 amazing dedicated receptionists. We have 8 fantastic vets with experience ranging from new graduate to 34 years in basic orthopaedic and soft tissue surgery, emergency inpatient care and acupuncture to name a few. We often have visiting specialists who perform cardiac work ups, ultrasonography and soft tissue surgeries. We are aiming to bring some of these skills in practice by investing in new equipment and staff training such as endoscopy. We are passionate about preventative health and our RVN's play a vital role in promoting this and educating our clients to provide the best care for their pets in the form of nursing consultations to include 2nd Vaccines, Puppy and Kitten Development Clinics, Weight Clinics, Geriatric Clinics and much more!

We have numerous loyal clients who still remember the days of John and Rita Adams! We have General Practice accreditation with RCVS Practice Standards and wish to become ISFM Cat Friendly accredited in the near future. We as a group have a passion for making our patients’ visits as positive and free from stress as much as possible. We have 3 consulting rooms including a dedicated Nurses Room along with Digital X rays, Multiparameter, ECG, Ultrasound, Idexx Lab Machines and Tonometry.

During the pandemic it has been difficult to get together and spend time with each other outside of work, however, we recently did a Virtual Escape Room activity which was a lot of fun! Last summer we walked 1 million steps together to raise money for Vetlife! We feel it is important to help support and promote the resources and organisations who work hard to help and support the wellbeing of the veterinary Industry.

Applicant Requirements

We are looking for a friendly and competent Registered Veterinary Nurse who wants to work in a busy First Opinion Practice with a passion for patient care and client education. We believe effective client education leads to successful preventative health and awareness around Illness and disease. We are looking for someone who has had experience within small animal practice throughout their nursing career, whether that be during their training or once qualified, who can jump in and use their Nursing Skills that they have worked so hard for.

Benefits - Subject to Pro Rata:

• Increasing holiday based on length of service
• CPD paid days and allowance
• L&D opportunities through the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Birthday leave
• RCVS Membership paid
• VDS cover
• Discounted veterinary fees
• Various discounts including retail & gym memberships
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Service-related company sick pay
• Initiatives focussed on employee wellbeing
• Relocation packages
• Career progression opportunities

As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

If this position is of interest to you then please apply now!