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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.

A well-established practice providing veterinary care to farms throughout East Anglia and covering a wide geographical area seeks an experienced Vet to join their team.  The practice is near the Norfolk-Suffolk border, with good transport links to Stansted, Norwich and London.

All vets are actively encouraged to continue developing their knowledge and expertise to ensure they offer farmers the very latest developments in farm animal veterinary medicine.

The team pride themselves on being involved with the farming community and understanding the issues farms face today.

We are looking for a vet with experience in ruminant/farm animals to join a vibrant practice offering a flexible approach to working hours with full or part-time considered for the right person, and a 1 in 5 on-call rota.

There is a good variety of work and for the right candidate a mixed role could be considered. The practice is in the TB low risk area.

There are also opportunities to contribute to initiatives such as the clinical board which can also provide clinical research opportunities.

In return for your valued contribution to the team the following benefits are offered:

• CPD fund, supported to certificate level if appropriate.
• Healthcare plan.
• Company pension scheme.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• A salary reflective of your experience and expertise.
• Professional membership fees paid.

You can apply for this position to either work as a locum or a permanent team member.

As a locum you will ideally be able to start mid-April and continue until September/October, however,  shorter lengths of availability will be considered. 

We have an exciting opportunity for either a newly qualified RVN looking to kick start their career, or for a more experienced RVN looking for a change.

This is an exciting role with the opportunity to develop and lead Nurse Clinics alongside medical and theatre work. We are looking for a pro-active RVN with a drive to introduce and run nurse clinics for the practice and to work alongside a supportive team of veterinary practitioners. Further study to aid development is fully supported and encouraged.

You can choose either full or part time hours and there is a degree of flexibility for the right candidate.

Full time hours are based on a working week of 37.5 hours Monday to Friday with shifts between 8am and 6.30 with 1.3 Saturdays.

Part time hours are based on 20 hours per week Monday to Friday with shifts between 8.00am - 6:30pm and 1:3 Saturdays.

There are no on-call or out of hours requirements for this role.

The successful candidate will join a busy 3 vet practice on the east side of Manchester. You will be supported by a team of experienced veterinary practitioners, one of whom has a diploma in anaesthetics and is keen to share her knowledge in pain relief.

The Branch Manager is keen to drive this small animal practice forward and you will play a vital role in its continued success.

Company benefits include:

• Competitive salary depending on experience.
• Generous CPD allowance and time off to pursue this.
• Professional membership fees paid.
• Workplace pension.
• Healthcare plan.
• Staff pet discounts.
• Excellent career development opportunities.

Vet Search is excited to present an opportunity for a friendly and motivated RVN to join an independent small animal practice on the outskirts of Liverpool. 

The practice has gone from strength to strength in recent years establishing a loyal client base and busy and varied caseload, and due to this they are now looking to expand their team. 

The position requires you to work Monday - Friday either 08.30 - 16.30 or 10.30 - 18.30. There is no OOHs responsibility or weekend work required providing an excellent work-life balance.  

The successful candidate will join a welcoming 2 vet practice where no two days are the same. Your duties will include theatre work, nursing consults and appointments, to name a few. 

If you are looking to join a friendly, supportive and fast paced environment as well as being able to maintain a life outside of work, then this could be just the position for you.

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Monday – Friday
• No weekend work
• No OOHs
• Professional membership fees paid
• Company pension scheme

We are pleased to present an exciting opportunity for an RVN to join a friendly, small animal clinic in Swindon. 

The successful candidate will join a team of 3 Vets, 2 RVNs, a Practice Manager and 2 Receptionists. 

The position is full time, permanent, however, if it is locum work that you're looking for, they are happy to book a locum RVN to start as soon as possible.

Description for permanent RVN:

• Experience -  due to the level of responsibility required the position is not suited to a newly qualified veterinary nurse. The successful candidate will need to be confident administering anaesthetic for procedures such as spays, splenectomy etc. without panicking or needing assistance. 
• No sole charge required.
• No OOHs.
• Hours - 37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday with 1 Saturday in 3. 
• Salary - £21,450.
  
• RCVS membership fees paid.
• Pension.
• Healthcare plan.
• CPD allowance.
• Sick pay.
• Staff discount. 

The practice benefits from a loyal and established client base with a varied case load.

If you would like the flexibility of temporary work and the security of a contract, this may be the position for you. We are looking for a RVN or experienced nurse to provide maternity leave cover in a well-established team in the centre of Leicester. The small team comprises of 2 vets, 2 RVNs, 2 ANAs and 2 Receptionists. They are a small animal practice with a varied caseload and friendly clients. There is no out of hours or bank holiday work.

The ideal candidate will be looking for full time work, however, part time hours will be considered for a suitable candidate. You will be a compassionate and enthusiastic nurse, confident in your abilities.

Saturdays are worked on a rota: 1 in 4 Saturdays 9am – 3pm

You will be entitled to 5.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays.

We have a great opportunity for a forward thinking, dynamic and motivated Head Veterinary Nurse to join a friendly team in Essex.

The ideal candidate will be excited to join the team in driving the practice forwards, working closely with the practice team and regional clinical director. There will be a mixture of clinical and non-clinical duties in this role.

Who we need:

• An enthusiastic head veterinary nurse who is passionate about delivering high standards of nursing care to patients and driving exceptional client care throughout the practice.
• Someone who is both an excellent leader and a strong clinical nurse, to encourage and develop the nursing team.
• Someone who is keen to continually improve their own professional knowledge and experience, with the ability to enable knowledge sharing across the team.
• Someone with strong organisational skills, with the ability to organise and manage a clinical team.
• Someone who enjoys treating a range of species of patient as the practice treats exotic pets as well as cats and dogs.
• Hold an appropriate nursing qualification and be currently registered with the RCVS.

What we offer:

• Salary up to £29,000
• 5.6 weeks annual holiday including bank holidays
• £600 CPD allowance with more funding available for relevant qualifications
• RCVS fees covered
• Healthcare plan
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme

Working hours:

Your standard working hours will be an average of 45 hours per week including participation in a weekend rota. This is a full time and permanent position although flexible working requests can be considered.

Are you a qualified Veterinary Nurse or an experienced Student Nurse looking for a new and exciting opportunity? If so, this may be the perfect role for you. 

This is a friendly team of 4 vets, 3 nurses, 2 student nurses plus an amazing support team based within a well-equipped surgery with all of the usual equipment you would expect.   With a great reputation the practice sees a varied caseload including cats, dogs, exotics and even carry out zoo and wildlife park visits.

The successful candidate will be a dynamic and proactive nurse with solid all round skills. Key to your success will be your ability to embrace all aspects of the veterinary nurse role, delivering excellent patient and client care. You will be a strong team player and enjoy the variety the role will bring. If you are keen to develop within your own area of interest there is a generous CPD allowance. 

Both full or part time applications will be considered with hours between 30-40 per week.
Benefits include:

• Competitive salary.
• CPD allowance.
• RCVS membership fees paid.
• Career development opportunities.
• Friendly and supportive team.
• Company pension.
• Staff discounts.

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced / senior Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join an established practice 40 minutes from Belfast in County Tyrone. 

The successful candidate will be joining a highly rated multi-disciplinary, multi species practice with an excellent reputation. The team consists of 10 small animal vets across 3 sites, and they see a wide range of medical and surgical cases with everything from dogs to poultry. This position is to work solely in the small animal department. 

They have exciting plans for the future and are investing in new facilities all the time. Due to the wide and varied caseload you will have the opportunity to develop further in whichever field you wish to advance in and there is also potential to further your career as a clinical director at the heart of a great team.

About you:

You will require several skills to be successful for this role. These include but are not limited to:

• Helping lead the clinical team together with the Clinical Director and/or Practice Manager (Management Team), acting as their Deputy when required.
• First and foremost being a proactive clinical vet looking to develop client relationships and excellent patient care.
• Providing overall day-to-day responsibility for professional veterinary matters.
• Acting as line manager and coach to the clinical team.
• Identifying opportunities for practice growth and development.
• Ensuring that practice teams collaborate well for mutual benefit and improvement.
• Ensure positive culture is maintained and these values adopted within the practice.

Your qualifications are certainly essential to success in this role and it is expected that you will demonstrate talent and skill as a Veterinary Surgeon. In addition, these qualities are important to us:

• Ability to quickly build rapport with customers, fellow team members and leadership.
• Organisation and planning.
• Patience and kindness, especially in challenging situations.
• Experience in listening to the team and providing guidance.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Healthcare scheme.
• Company Pension.
• Paid Annual leave.
• Paid Sick Leave per year.
• Paid parental leave.
• A continuing education allocation to assist with your career growth.
• Opportunities for additional training in Leadership, Specialisation and Management.
• Employee pet discounts.

Location:

With fabulous countryside, bustling and diverse towns with great shops, bars, cafes and even nightlife in the not too distant Belfast, if this is your thing!
Based in the beautiful County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. A richly historic area that offers a wonderfully unique place to live and provides options for most lifestyles. You will find market towns, diverse communities, and resort areas that provide recreation and leisure. The surgery location is within easy access to both the east and the west of the country. This is an ideal area to live for those who enjoy a flexible lifestyle with a wide range of options for housing, schools, sports, activities and travel, and a low cost of living. Belfast is only a 40 minute drive away.

We are looking for a Locum Vet to support a 12 vet team based on the Essex coast 30 minutes from Colchester and a 90 minute commute to London. The requirement is likely to be for at least 4 months. 

The practice is well-equipped and well-established with digital x-ray, Ultrasound, large operating facilities and separate large cat and dog wards.

Excellent support staff including RVNs, all of whom pride themselves on the family feel and always support and encourage colleagues whatever their role. 

• 12 vet team.
• No OOHs.
• 5 days per week.
• 1 in 2 Saturdays.
• 1 in 9 Sundays in-patient care only (day off in lieu).
• Accommodation and car available if required.