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Multidisciplinary RVN - Wards
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JOB TITLE
Multidisciplinary RVN - Wards
SALARY
£31,000 to £34,000 per year, DOE
JOB TYPE
Permanent
HOURS
40 hours per week, 5 x 8 hour shifts
Overview
DWR Veterinary Specialists is one of the largest specialist multi-disciplinary veterinary referral centres in Europe, offering outstanding levels of clinical care in state-of-the-art facilities. Our dedicated vets, nurses and nursing assistants, supported by the client care teams, are committed to providing the highest quality surgical and medical care for pets. We accept referrals in Anaesthesia, Cardiology, Dermatology, Diagnostic Imaging, Emergency and Critical Care, Internal Medicine Neurology and Neurosurgery, Oncology, Orthopaedic Surgery, Physiotherapy, Dentistry and Soft Tissue Surgery. We have comprehensive and established clinical and non-clinical programmes for training, development and CPD.
We are looking for a passionate and motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join our Ward Nursing Team. Working in a fast-paced referral environment, you will provide high-quality inpatient care to canine and feline patients across a variety of specialist disciplines.
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This role is ideal for an RVN with an interest in inpatient care who enjoys a patient-focused role and is keen to develop their skills in a referral setting. Previous referral experience is beneficial but not essential, and newly qualified RVNs are welcome to apply.
Main Purpose & Responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional nursing care to inpatients across all wards.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
- Monitor and care for medical, surgical, critical care and infectious patients.
- Perform clinical nursing duties including blood sampling, IV catheter placement and patient monitoring.
- Support patient admissions, ward rounds and clinical record keeping.
- Provide pre- and post-procedure nursing care, including anaesthetic recovery.
- Maintain high standards of hygiene, patient welfare and communication.
Essential
About You
- Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)
- Previous veterinary nursing experience
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a busy team environment
Desirable
- Referral nursing experience
- Additional qualifications in Advanced Veterinary Nursing or ECC
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Working Pattern
- 40 hours per week
- Shifts between 06:30–18:30, Monday–Friday
- 1 in 4 weekend rota (with TOIL)
- Participation in Bank Holiday rota required
At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. Our Associates are over 6000 strong and empowered to speak up, step up and deliver quality services. You’ll have access to a huge network of specialists, worldwide development opportunities and an easily accessible, comprehensive wellbeing package that prioritises your physical and mental health, allowing you to focus on what you do best – care for pets.
We are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse, we care about you and want you to be authentic, with everything you need to perform at your best. We are all individual but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to achieve our purpose.
All applications with the relevant skills and qualifications will be carefully considered. If you need any support in completing your application or simply want to find out more about DWR, Linnaeus or the role please contact our Talent Acquisition team at Purvi.Kataria@linnaeusgroup.co.uk
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