Pennard Vets
OOH Registered Veterinary Nurse
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Location: Sevenoaks, Kent
Full-Time | Permanent | Rota – 9 shifts in 28 days, inclusive of Weekends | Salary £30-£32k
We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our out of hours emergency team, providing high-quality nursing care when animals need it most.
The Role
You will work as part of our dedicated emergency service covering out of hours shifts on a rota basis, working alongside our OOH veterinary surgeons to deliver excellent patient care.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Triaging and assessing emergency patients on arrival
- Monitoring and nursing critical inpatients
- Assisting with emergency procedures and surgery
- Administering medications and treatments as directed
- Maintaining accurate clinical records
- Communicating sensitively with clients in stressful situations
- Ensuring equipment and theatres are prepared and sterile
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About You
- Current RCVS registration as a Veterinary Nurse (essential)
- Experience in a clinical veterinary nursing role
- Calm, focused, and effective under pressure
- Strong communication skills and a genuine team player
- Available and willing to work unsociable hours
Pennard Vets is an equal opportunities employer committed to the Equality Act 2010. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.
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If you are interested in this position, please email careers@pennardvets.com with your CV and cover letter.
About Pennard Vets
At Pennard Vets, every member of our team is an employee owner of the practice, committed to ensuring our service goes beyond the ordinary. We’re creating an environment that looks after the people that look after the pets. We’re 125 years old, and by operating in this way, we’ll continue to grow for the next 125 years, and beyond.
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