Night Registered Veterinary Nurse

Introduction

Candor Vets is delighted to present an outstanding opportunity for a dedicated and dynamic Registered Veterinary Nurse to join the out-of-hours team at a busy veterinary hospital in Somerset. This role offers the chance to work within a highly supportive environment, contributing to exceptional patient care during critical hours.

The Role

This position involves working at a main hospital in Bridgwater, collaborating closely with the night vet to provide comprehensive care for inpatients. Key responsibilities include preparing for out-of-hours surgeries and administering anaesthesia. You will also be supported by a twilight team member who assists with appointment arrangements, patient triage upon arrival, and infection control. The hospital handles a diverse caseload, ranging from traumas and toxin ingestions to blocked bladders, GDVs, and C-sections.

Rota: The rota is a rolling pattern of 4 nights on, 7 nights off, followed by 3 nights on, 7 nights off. Shifts are from 19:00 to 08:30.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing care for inpatients alongside the night vet.

• Preparing for out-of-hours surgeries.

• Administering anaesthesia.

• Assisting with patient triage and infection control.

• Handling a varied caseload of emergency and critical care cases.

About the Area

The practice is located in the heart of Bridgwater, Somerset, with a branch practice in the beautiful village of Nether Stowey. This area offers a blend of town amenities and picturesque countryside, providing a pleasant environment for both work and leisure.

What's Offer

• 6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays (pro rata).

• RCVS and VDS fees covered.

• Generous CPD allowance.

• Colleague engagement survey.

• Focus on wellbeing.

• Opportunity to buy and sell holiday.

• Enhanced sick, maternity, and paternity pay.

• Health Cash Plan – offering a wide range of benefits for health and wellbeing treatments, from dentistry to sports massage.

• Pension scheme.

• Cycle to work scheme.

Job Reference NRVN011