15 Month Mat Cover RVN - Poole
Registered Veterinary NursePermanent
Poole, Dorset
Job Description
A full-time Registered Veterinary Nurse opportunity has become available in Poole, Dorset, offering a varied caseload in a small animal practice environment with no out-of-hours. The role is based near the coast and provides the chance to join a supportive team within an RCVS accredited practice. If you are looking for a maternity cover position with strong work-life balance and modern facilities, this is well worth your attention.
Key Details
- Position: Registered Veterinary Nurse
- Employment Type: Fixed-term contract
- Contract Length: 15 months
- Start Date: ASAP
- Working Pattern: Full time
- Hours: 38 hours per week
- Weekends: 1:4 Saturdays, 8.00am to 1.00pm
- OOH: No out of hours
- Salary: Up to £35,000 per year, depending on experience
Why You'll Love This Role
This role offers a varied nursing caseload alongside a friendly and well-established team. You will have the opportunity to work in a practice that values development, supports further qualifications, and promotes a healthy work-life balance.
About the Role
The position includes nurse clinics, reception work, theatre duties and inpatient care. It is a practical, hands-on role that will suit a Registered Veterinary Nurse who enjoys variety across day-to-day practice work.
You will be joining a small animal practice with a collaborative team environment. The role also offers the chance to contribute to a supportive and professional workplace where nurses are trusted to use their skills.
CPD is supported with a standard allowance, and further qualifications or certificates are encouraged and funded. Career progression opportunities are also part of the offer.
About the Practice
The practice is RCVS accredited and operates as a modern small animal practice in Poole. Facilities include an in-house CT scanner, an in-house laboratory, digital X-ray, ultrasound and a dental suite.
The team is experienced and places value on continuous professional development and up-to-date clinical standards. The practice also provides services Monday to Saturday and offers 24-hour emergency care.
Working in Poole
Poole offers a coastal Dorset setting with straightforward access to the surrounding South Coast, the Jurassic Coast, the countryside and the New Forest. For veterinary professionals, it can suit those looking for a balance between professional life and time outdoors, with commuting options from the wider Dorset area and nearby Bournemouth.
Benefits
- 6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays.
- £600 CPD allowance per annum.
- Health Cash Plan with contributions towards health and wellbeing treatments.
- VDS cover.
- Money off online shopping and voucher scheme.
- Colleague discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of caseload can I expect.
This is a varied Registered Veterinary Nurse role covering nurse clinics, reception, theatre work and inpatient care. It is within a small animal practice.
Is there any out-of-hours work.
No out-of-hours are required, and the practice is closed on bank holidays.
When is the role available to start.
The position is available to start ASAP.
What facilities does the practice offer.
The practice has an in-house CT scanner, an in-house laboratory, digital X-ray, ultrasound and a dental suite.
What support will be available.
CPD is supported with a £600 annual allowance, and additional qualifications or certificates are encouraged and funded.
If you are a Registered Veterinary Nurse seeking a full-time fixed-term role in Poole, please apply to find out more.
Job Reference No: JN-35602
Job location
Poole, Dorset
This is the approximate job location. The exact practice address is shared with suitable candidates.
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