Lead Veterinary Hospital Nurse

Location Southend-on-Sea
Discipline: Veterinary Nurses
Job type: Permanent
Salary: Starting salary of £30k + Benefits!
Contact name: Sophie Gould

Contact email: sophie@lloydandcowan.com
Job ref: SGENDB
Published: 12 months ago

​An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Hospital Lead Nurse in this 24 Hour practice in Southend. You will be heading this amazing hospital team under the leadership of the Head and Deputy Head Nurses. 

In this diverse and dynamic role, you’ll be an RCVS Registered Nurse with small animal practice experience, you put high standards of patient care first and can demonstrate how you’ve worked with empathy and demonstrated initiative when needed. You also understand not only your role but also the capabilities of PCA’s and student nurses, and are eager to help colleagues to develop their skills and knowledge.

Most importantly, you’ll share the practice's values being trustworthy, caring and progressive showing your passion and professionalism for working as one team to deliver exceptional care.

  • This role is full time working 40 hours per week with 1:3 half weekends or 1:6 full - providing you with a great work/life balance!

The Branch

The equipment and services at the clinic includes flexible and rigid endoscopy, a well-equipped in-house laboratory (including blood gases and clotting profiles), a high spec ultrasound machine, CT imaging and digital x-ray. This hospital has a strong team of vets with a broad range of skills and high level nursing care. 

The practice is a 15 minute drive away from the famous Southend Pier which is surrounded by shops, bars and restaurants 

Salary and benefits

  • Starting salary £30,000

  • RCVS fees paid

  • 5 weeks annual leave

  • £750 CPD plus 2 days CPD leave

  • Much More!

If you are a Veterinary Nurse with an interest to work in this exceptional small animal hospital get in touch with Sophie Today!

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us on 02887658068.

If you know someone else who may be interested, why not pass this advert on to them. If we successfully place someone, you've referred to us; we'll give you £200 in high street vouchers as a way of saying thank you.

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