Registered Veterinary Nurse

Registered Veterinary Nurse Part Time (Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays) 8.30-7pm with half hour lunch (30 hour week) No weekends. Salary £28,000- £30,000 Pro rata Are you a passionate Registered Veterinary Nurse looking for an exciting opportunity to shine? Look no further! We're looking for a Part Time RVN to join our small animal practice nestled within the bustling Interchange Retail Park in Bedford. As part of the Pets at Home store, our location offers a fantastic work environment and easy access with plenty of onsite parking. Why Choose Us? At Bedford Companion Care, we pride ourselves on our state-of-the-art equipment, including digital X-ray, Doppler blood pressure monitoring, capnography, ECG, ultrasound, and an incubator. You'll work alongside a dedicated team of 4 vets, 6 nurses, 1 VCA, and an exceptional client care team, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Our dedicated and highly experienced nursing team of 6 hold over 90 years of experience in total. Each nurse has a different area of expertise from advanced anaesthesia to Exotic nursing. We are proudly an ISFM certified practice and work closely with an external team to provide soft tissue/orthopaedic surgery, ultrasonography, and endoscopy procedures in-house. Your Role: As a valued member of our team, you'll have the chance to utilise your nursing skills to the fullest. From admitting patients to monitoring anaesthetics, recovering, and discharging patients, your expertise will be instrumental in providing top-notch care. Don't worry; you won't be alone! You'll receive assistance from our VCAs to ensure smooth operations in the theatre and patient prep areas.

Whether you're a seasoned professional or a newly qualified nurse, we welcome individuals with good general nursing experience and outstanding customer service skills. If you're cheerful, down-to-earth, and enthusiastic with a genuine passion for animal welfare, we want you on our team!

• Competitive Salary: Competitive salary range of £28,000 to £30,000 (depending on experience)
• Professional Development: CPD allowance including funding towards certificates
• Work-Life Balance: Part Time (30 hours a week) with no OOH's, and no weekends
• Additional Leave: 5.6 weeks holiday including bank holidays (increasing after 2 years' service)
• Financial Security: Company Pension, Life Assurance (4x Annual Salary), Contributory Pension Scheme
• Professional Memberships: Paid memberships (RCVS, BVA, VDS)
• Discounts: 20% Colleague discount at Pets at Home and The Vet Group, plus exclusive company discounts and rewards
• Well-being Support: Access to Colleague Assistance Programmes
Shifts: (Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays) 8.30-7pm with half hour lunch (30-hour week). No weekends.