Day RVN - Bridgwater
Registered Veterinary NursePermanent
Bridgwater, Somerset
Job Description
Join a busy Veterinary Hospital in Bridgwater, Somerset, where you will split your time between the main hospital and a branch practice in Nether Stowey. This is a varied role within a supportive team, with exposure to a broad caseload and some out-of-hours work. Full-time hours are preferred, although part-time candidates will be considered.
Key Details
- Working Pattern: Full time.
- Hours: 40 hours per week.
- Weekends: 2 in 9, with TOIL during the week.
- OOH: Some out-of-hours work.
- Salary: £28,000 to £33,000 per annum FTE, DOE.
Why You'll Love This Role
This is a varied nursing position within a hospital environment that handles a wide range of cases, including emergencies and critical care. You will also have the opportunity to support junior staff and students within a registered training centre.
About the Role
You will work across both the main hospital and the branch practice, contributing to nursing care in a fast-paced clinical setting. Duties include assisting with surgery and procedures, administering prescribed medications and treatments, monitoring patients, and providing post-operative care.
You will also carry out nursing clinics, client education, diagnostic testing and radiography, while maintaining accurate patient records. The role includes involvement in the training and mentoring of junior staff and students.
The rota includes shifts of 07:30-16:30, 10:00-19:00 and 11:00-20:00, Monday to Friday.
About the Practice
This is an RCVS-accredited Veterinary Hospital with a small branch practice in Nether Stowey. The clinical team sees a varied caseload across species, including trauma cases, toxin ingestions, blocked bladders, GDVs and C-sections.
The practice works alongside Somerset Veterinary Emergency Clinic to provide 24-hour emergency cover for member practices across the Somerset region. Facilities include an in-house laboratory, ultrasound, digital radiography and endoscopic equipment, and the hospital is cat friendly with dedicated branch cat clinics.
Working in Bridgwater
Bridgwater is a Somerset market town with access to the surrounding county and nearby coastal and rural areas. It is well placed for professionals who want a mix of town living and straightforward travel into the wider Somerset area. The role also offers work across a main hospital and branch setting, which may suit candidates looking for a varied local commute.
Benefits
- 6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays.
- £600 CPD allowance per annum.
- Health Cash Plan.
- RCVS / VCI membership paid.
- One other membership subscription.
- VDS cover.
- Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay.
- Discounted veterinary fees.
- Offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment and more.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- CPD and training support.
- Company sick pay.
- Annual pay reviews.
- Focus on employee wellbeing.
- Career progression opportunities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of caseload can I expect?
You can expect a varied caseload across species, including trauma, toxin ingestions, blocked bladders, GDVs and C-sections.
Will I work out of hours?
Yes. The role includes some out-of-hours work, along with weekend working on a rotational basis.
What shift times are included?
The rota includes 07:30-16:30, 10:00-19:00 and 11:00-20:00 shifts, Monday to Friday.
Is support available for professional development?
Yes. The practice is a registered veterinary nurse training centre and offers CPD and training support, plus a £600 CPD allowance per annum.
Can part-time hours be considered?
Yes. Full-time hours are preferred, although part-time candidates will be considered.
If you are a Registered Veterinary Nurse looking for a varied hospital role with a supportive team and strong development opportunities, we would be pleased to hear from you.
Job Reference No: JN-35477
Job location
Bridgwater, Somerset
This is the approximate job location. The exact practice address is shared with suitable candidates.
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