An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Head Veterinary Nurse to lead a team within a busy independent practice close to Stockton-on-Tees.

 The practice has gone from strength to strength in recent years and is now expanding their team.

The ideal candidate will be friendly and supportive with a natural flair for leadership.  You will also be responsible for supporting the Vets with taking care of the wellbeing of pets by maintaining a clean and hygienic environment at all times, assisting with animal handling, setting up and monitoring patients through their surgery and time in the practice. 

The position is full time working 39.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday 8.30am-6.30pm with just 1 in 3 Saturday mornings 8.30am-12pm. There is no OOHs responsibility within this role.

• Monday - Friday.
• 1 in 3 Saturdays - mornings only.
• No Out of Hours, Sundays or Bank Holidays.
• Friendly and supportive working environment.
• RCVS membership paid.
• VDS membership paid.
• Annual CPD allowance.
• Pension contributions.

 This is a great opportunity for an experienced RVN looking to take the next step in their career, or for a senior or Head Nurse looking for a new challenge within a thriving practice. 

For more information, please contact Vet Search.

We are seeking a confident small animal locum vet to support a 4 site practice situated on the edge of the Brecon Beacons, to start as soon as possible and continue until the end of August.

The well-equipped clinic employs certificate holders in medicine, surgery and cardiology and all branches offer on-site Abaxis laboratory machines, CR digital radiography and ultrasonography. 
The practice aims to provide a high standard of service, excellent clinical care and a happy, supportive working environment for staff. They have a large, loyal client base with a significant number of insured clients allowing you to provide gold standard care for your patients. The role will be based at the main site which has 24 hour on-site nursing care, and branch cover may be required occasionally depending on staffing.   

The position requires a locum competent in consulting, surgery, dentistry, medicine and some emergency care. 

The successful candidate will enjoy working within a supportive team, display good communication skills and a flexible, committed attitude to small animal first opinion practice.  

All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, registered as a MRCVS and have a full UK eligible driving license.

Rota:

• 4 days week - 40 hours.
• 1:5 Saturdays working with another vet.
• Ideally 1:5 (negotiable) inpatient only night on-call, however, there is 24 hour on-site RVN cover resulting in minimal call outs.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay rates. 
• Accommodation can be provided. 
• An insured practice vehicle can be made available by arrangement.
• Choose to work as a locum or on a temporary contract.

For further details and to discuss your availability, please contact Vet Search.

We are looking for a confident Locum Vet to join an established small animal practice on the West Coast of Scotland. 

• To start July 2021.
• Full time to work approx. 40 hours per week. 
• Part time hours will be considered.
• No OOHs
• Excellent rates of pay.

You’ll be part of a great team where every member is dedicated to providing first class care to pets and their owners. 

Close to the stunning coastline and the urban nightlife entertainments of Glasgow not far away, this location has something for everyone!

To find out more and/or discuss your availability, please contact Vet Search.

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for an experienced registered veterinary nurse to join a fantastic team close to Cardiff. We are looking for a warm friendly individual who would like to develop their nursing skills, or bring their experience and ideas to an open and welcoming practice.
The role is purely nursing based, roles are designated throughout the week to allow you to concentrate on the nursing duties for that day. You will be the lead nurse in the branch, joining three animal care assistants and a rota’s RVN from our hospital.
We are an accredited RCVS practice and training facility.
The surgery is well equipped with full surgical and diagnostic facilities including, but not limited to; digital x-ray, digital dental x-ray, ultrasound, in-house lab, full surgical equipment for routine and soft tissue surgery.

The role:

• 40 hours/ week
• No weekends or OOHs (however if you would like additional duties these could be accommodated with cover at the hospital)
• Starting salary dependent on experience
• Part time candidates would be considered

Minimum requirements:

• Qualified Veterinary Nurse
• RCVS registered
• Driving license desirable but not essential 

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident RVN looking to take the next step in their career, or continue within a leadership role. 

For further details and to discuss other job opportunities please contact Vet Search.

We are urgently seeking an enthusiastic and friendly small animal vet to join an established small animal practice in Swindon. This is a 1st opinion surgery offering consults, dental care, diagnostics, neutering, surgery and weight clinics. 

Ideally you'll be able to offer between 2 and 3 days per week, 9am-6pm with just 1:3 Saturday mornings only, 9am-1pm. No OOH. There is a degree of flexibility with the hours for the right candidate. The successful candidate will have at least 12 months post qualified experience and hold full RCVS registration and right to work in the UK.

The practice offers good facilities, and a team which strives to provide a first-class general practice service for small animals. They have laboratory facilities for a range of diagnostic tests, digital x-ray equipment and ultrasound, and dentistry work.

• Competitive pay rates.
• Friendly, supportive team.
• Established client base.
• Well-equipped practice.

For more details about this and other locum and/or permanent positions, please contact Vet Search. 

We are seeking an enthusiastic and friendly small animal vet to support an established practice in South London. This is a 1st opinion surgery offering consults, dental care, diagnostics, neutering, surgery and weight clinics. 

Ideally you'll be able to offer 49 hours per week, however, all availability will be considered.

There are no OOHs duties with this role and there is a degree of flexibility with the hours for the right candidate.

The successful candidate will ideally have at least 12 months post qualified experience and hold full RCVS registration and right to work in the UK.

The practice offers good facilities, and a team which strives to provide a first-class general practice service for small animals.

• Excellent rates of pay.

• Excellent rates of pay.
• Accommodation available.
• Friendly, supportive team.
• Established client base.
• Well-equipped practice.

For more details about this and other locum and/or permanent positions, please contact Vet Search. 

Due to continued growth we are recruiting an additional 2 veterinary surgeons to join a fantastic small animal team in Warrington.

The successful candidate will be passionate about the provision of high quality service to both patients and clients and ideally offer at least 2 years UK experience, however, this is flexible for the right candidate and skill set. 

• Salary dependant on experience.
• Average working week based on 37.5 hours over 4 days ( 8.5 hour days) plus 1:4 weekends.
• 33 days holiday.
• 5% pension contribution.
• £1,500 CPD allowance per week plus 5 days.
• VDS and RCVS fees covered.
• Cycle scheme.
• Free lunch Fridays.

This is an exciting time to join a growing, forward thinking, independent practice with a supportive team and busy, varied case load.

To discuss this and other positions, please contact us today, either by clicking 'apply'.

We urgently require a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join a welcoming small animal practice close to Guildford. 

Starting as soon as possible you will enjoy a busy, varied caseload working within a well equipped practice. 

This is a full time position working 40 hours per week over 4 days, currently with no weekend work or OOH. Shifts are either 8am-6pm or 8.30am-7pm

Onsite accommodation is also available.

Although required on an ongoing basis, all availability will be considered.  

To discuss your availability whether short or long term, please contact Vet Search today.  

We are pleased to present an opportunity for a passionate RVN looking to utilise their full range of nursing skills. The role is based within a small friendly practice in Croydon and would suit both an experienced and newly qualified veterinary nurse. 

The successful candidate will take pride in delivering excellent patient focussed care as well as supporting their team and clients. The role is full time based on 40 hours per week and 1 in 3 Saturdays. Shifts are varied between the hours of 8am and 6:30pm, and just 8am - 1pm on Saturdays. There are no OOHs within this role. 

• Competitive salary between £25,000-28,000 per year.
• Company pension. 
• Company sick pay benefit.
• Cash back health plan including eye tests, wellbeing, physio/osteopath treatments and shopping discounts.
• CPD encouraged with generous allowance and time off given
• Supportive team.
• Loyal client base.

For further details please click 'apply'. 

We are looking for a passionate Registered Veterinary Nurse with a surgical bias looking to take the next step in their career, taking on the role as Senior Surgical Nurse. Working alongside an Advanced Practitioner in surgery you will be responsible for maintaining surgical and theatre standards, ordering surgical stock and the smooth running of the daily ops list. You will see an interesting case load of orthopaedics, neuro and soft tissue cases and regular opportunities to scrub in with procedures.

You will join a friendly and supportive team with exceptional nurse leaders who promote a culture of learning, self-development and collaboration between all departments. RVN's here are respected, appreciated and valued for the essential contribution they provide to the practice. 

The successful candidate will have plenty of opportunities to be involved with in depth cases, fully utilising their nursing skills and knowledge.  

This is a full-time position working a 40 hour week with 1:4 weekends, however, part-time applicants are welcome to apply and can be considered as a job share. 

Applicants with surgical interests and emergency and critical care or anaesthesia bias would be welcome. Clinical Coach duties are required, however, training can be provided. Post graduate certificates in all disciplines are welcome and there is the opportunity to undertake additional certification for those who are interested.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary.
• Generous CPD allowance and RCVS fees paid. 
• Staff discount scheme.
• Company pension.
• Healthcare plan.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident RVN with a passion for all things surgical, to take the next step in their career. Please click 'apply' or contact us for further details.

We are looking for a Locum RVN to support a well-established small animal team in Cardiff. Over the years the practice has gone from strength to strength and now boasts a successful team which provides a high level of patient and client care. 

You will join staff with additional qualifications in medicine, surgery, ophthalmology, rehabilitation, behaviour and many more relevant areas. 

Ideally we are looking for someone who can offer full time hours, however, this is flexible and all hours will be considered. 

You will only be required to work weekday with shift patters as follows:

• 8am-4pm, 8.30am-4.30pm, 9am-5pm, 10am-6pm, 11am-7pm.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a regular income to help fund the long awaited freedom to get out and about as there is a likelihood that the work will continue until at least September 2021.

To discuss the position and your availability in more detail please apply or contact Vet Search today.

We are looking for Registered Veterinary Nurse to join a practice in a rural location approximately 15 miles outside of Leeds. 

The position is full time, permanent working a flexible combination of week day, and/or week/weekend night shifts on a rota basis, which can be open to discussion.

The practice offers their own inpatient and OOH service with 14 vets and 17 RVNs plus trainees and support staff over 3 sites. Each site is fully equipped with x-ray, ultrasound, dental and operating facilities. Enhanced facilities are available at the Ilkley surgery, including isolation kennels, laparoscopy and dental x-ray. There are vet certificate holders in medicine, cardiology and surgery, and nurses doing diplomas in anaesthesia, ECC and hydrotherapy.

We are looking for a qualified veterinary nurse ideally with 18 months post graduate experience, however, applications from more recent graduates will be considered. 

You must be hardworking, motivated, enthusiastic and a great team player. Salary is depending on experience and generous allowances are made for nights worked. 

• CPD allowance plus 3 days off. 
• Company pension scheme.
• Healthcare plan. 
• RCVS and VDS fees paid. 
• Career development encouraged.

This is a great opportunity to join a busy practice with a loyal client base.

Contact us today to find out more!

We are urgently looking for a full time RVN to join a well-established small animal practice close to Farnborough. Candidates looking for either locum or permanent work will be considered for this position. 

• Ideally you will work 4 full days per week 8.30am - 7pm, however, this can be flexible.
• No OOH and no weekends.
• Accommodation available.
• To start as soon as possible.

This well-equipped practice offers:

• Digital Radiography.
• Ultrasound.
• Modern dental equipment & Dental x-ray.
• Modern well equipped operating room for surgical procedures.
• In house laboratory-used for pre-operative and emergency blood samples and urinalysis.
• Computerised records. 
• Fully equipped consultation rooms.
• Cat only clinics with cat friendly equipment.

Permanent staff benefits include:

• Attractive salary, dependent on experience.
• CPD allowance with time off.
• Company pension scheme.
• Healthcare plan.
• Professional membership fees paid.
• Opportunities for development.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Locum benefits:

•  Excellent hourly pay rates.
• Accommodation available.
• Flexibility with hours.
• Supportive and welcoming team.

To find out more and to enquire about how this position can work for you, please contact us today.

We are looking for a Locum Vet to join a friendly, traditional small animal practice in Warwickshire in May and June. Ideally you would be able to cover one or both months, however, any dates will be considered.

• 0830 - 1800hrs  
• Monday to Friday 
• Small animal, first opinion practice 
• Rural setting in Shipston on Stour 
• Varied and interesting case load, insured cases a plenty and nicely manageable. 
• Mainly covering consults with operations gladly offered. Especially for case continuity with vets that can offer more availability. 
• Very approachable and friendly team, supported by RVNs 
• No sole charge work 
• No OOHs 
• Digital x-ray, ultrasound, in house lab, theatre suite 
• Relaxed atmosphere
• Competitive pay rates

Please contact a member of the team for further details and to discuss your availability.

We are looking for a Locum Head Nurse to lead a large team within a busy 24 hour hospital in the Epping Forrest district of Essex.

Cover is required to start as soon as possible and continue on an on-going basis.

Previous experience leading a team is essential and you will need exceptional communication and organisational skills.

Hours of Work

Working 40 hours per week Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm with an hour unpaid lunch.

Accommodation is available above the hospital.

Due to IR35 regulations, you will either need to be paid through an umbrella company or work on a zero hours contract basis.

To find out more about this and other locum bookings, please contact a member of the team.