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Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal Wing (Part Time)


Salary inclusive of 15% shift allowance uplift = £28,419.00 to £32,683.00 pro rata for 0.09 FTE

This equates to an hourly rate of £13.50-£15.52 plus a 15% uplift.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our nursing team at the Queens Veterinary School Hospital.

The referral hospital is a very fast-paced environment which requires you to be adaptable with the ability to work well under pressure. The role will be to provide nursing to an excellent standard in the Small Animal Wing. The small animal wing consists of four dog, two cat, critical care and isolation wards housing an average of 15-25 patients during the overnight period.

We are looking for nurses who can cover two 12 hour shifts (Sat -Sun) every 7 weeks. Rotas are planned well in advance to help employees maintain a healthy work-life balance.

This equates to 8/9 weekends per annum.

The role in Small Animal inpatients will include surgical, medical and critical care nursing (training can be given in critical care procedures). Cleaning, hygiene and administration duties linked to inpatient care will form a reasonable percentage of the time. This is a varied role where no two days are the same, so we are seeking individuals with a passion for nursing, with the ability to communicate with all levels of staff, students and clients. The ability to work on your own initiative with minimal supervision is essential. Shifts have Veterinary Care Assistant and Veterinary Surgeon support.

In return, we offer an encouraging and nurturing environment and have a dedicated team of clinicians and nurses who are committed to providing the best care for our patients.

Benefits:

  • Generous paid annual leave including bank holidays

  • Defined benefit pension scheme

  • Enhanced family friendly policies

  • Access to a dedicated Personal and Professional Development team

  • Wellness programme including Occupational Health team and Staff counselling

  • Staff discount scheme including shopping vouchers

  • Cycle to work scheme

  • Travel to work loans

  • Eye care voucher scheme

  • Discounted gym membership

  • CPD pro rata allowance

If you have any questions about this role, please contact the Clinical HR Team on qvsh.hr@vet.cam.ac.uk

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Please include reference PP42998 in your application and any correspondence regarding this position, as well as your hourly rate expectations within your application from the range specified above.

Applications will be monitored regularly, and we may contact candidates prior to the closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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