Our client is seeking a dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their friendly and knowledgeable out-of-hours team. The role is based in the beautiful Somerset area, close to the coast and the rolling Quantock Hills. The practice sees a variety of small animal cases, including exotics and wildlife.
This Clinic provides emergency out-of-hours services for local veterinary practices during nights, weekends, and bank holidays. The clinic is based in the RCVS-accredited Quantock Veterinary Hospital. The team is supportive and has a great sense of humour, with regular social events.
Role Details:
Salary: £18.00 per hour, depending on experience
Part-time: average 6.75 hrs/week over an 8-week rota (Friday, Saturday, Sunday evenings only)
Hours: 16.00-23.30 must be covered
Option to cover shifts for sickness and holiday on other days of the week
Duties:
Key responsibilities include managing telephone calls, arranging appointments, and triaging patients upon arrival at the hospital.
This allows the remaining team to have dedicated time for inpatient care and consults as needed.
You will also support the night team, working alongside another RVN, a twilight ACA, and an on-site veterinary surgeon.
Benefits:
6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays (pro rata)
RCVS and VDS fees covered
Generous CPD allowance
Opportunity to buy and sell holiday
Enhanced sick, maternity, and paternity pay
Health Shield
Pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dedicated team in a beautiful location, with a competitive salary and generous benefits package.
Job Reference No: JN-052025-32210