Posted on 30/10/2023

Find your future

Here at Penmellyn Vets we have an exciting opportunity for a Rota Nurse to join our team. This position would be suitable for anyone looking to expand their knowledge and skills in all aspects of veterinary nursing. The role involves rotation through many of the departments within the hospital including Medicine, Wards, Surgery and Imaging.

Our rota runs over 8 weeks generally with a four-day week, this does include some weekends but time off in the week is given for this. Our present rota was designed with input from our nursing team.

Join a well equipped site

Penmellyn's practices are in the heart of Cornwall, this outstanding county, and we strive to provide first class care to our team, clients, and pets alike. With our group of 25 full time Veterinary Surgeons and 50 veterinary nurses across our sites, we have an exceptionally supportive and forward-thinking team whom we are immensely proud of. Our practice has state of the art diagnostics equipment to include a CT scanner, ultrasound, digital radiography. We are excited to expand our hospital, this will include 4 modern and up to date theatres, a diagnostics suite, and minor procedures room, cat friendly ward with its own examination room, a large kennel area with 35 kennels, and separate cat and dog isolation facilities.

We have regular meetings to discuss cases, to improve and develop and we always have colleagues on hand who are interested, happy to discuss cases and provide reassurance with also the opportunity to also work independently.

Applicant Requirements

Our ideal candidate will be a Registered Veterinary Nurse or Student Veterinary Nurse with at least 1 years' experience.

Because our employee's matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -

Work life balance

6.6 weeks annual leave

Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service

Your birthday as a paid day off

Wellbeing

Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership

Non-accidental injury support

Development

GBP500 CPD allowance with 3 days paid pro rata

Certificate support

Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy

Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider

All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding

Infection Prevention and Control Programme

Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

VDS cover

RCVS fees

Additional

Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers

Pension - 5% Employee/3% Employer

Discounted staff pet care

Relocation allowance up to GBP2000

As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

If this position is of interest to you then please get in touch.

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Any questions before applying?

Speak to Nicola Grant from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.

Nicola Grant

Talent Partner

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