Post Registration Programme RVN
We are one of the largest and most diverse small animal referral hospitals in Europe. Being based in Hertfordshire, our practice is home to over 100 dedicated, experienced, and passionate veterinary Specialists that ensure our patients are provided with the most outstanding care. We want the best for all our patients who come through the practice and to lead the way in multi-specialist care.
Your Role And Responsibilities
The successful applicant will be given training and support to take their career to the next level. We are able to offer exciting opportunities for nurses who share our commitment to excellence and a desire to provide world-class care and customer service.
With the benefit of superb imaging and anaesthesia facilities, as well as specialists working in every discipline, Davies provides a truly rewarding working environment. We have an exceptionally friendly, professional, and dedicated team of nurses who give a warm and supportive welcome to new members of staff. This is an ideal chance for keen individuals to work in one of the UK’s leading referral centres and develop their nursing skills.
Experience of working in a referral environment is not required as full support and training will be provided for the successful candidates. The successful candidate will be working alongside our team of Registered Veterinary Nurses, Surgical Veterinary Nurses and Patient Care Assistants to deliver the best veterinary care to our patients.
As part of our structured year long programme, you will rotate around core areas of the hospital (wards, theatre, and diagnostics) whilst being supported by a trained preceptor (clinical mentor) and skills supervisors (experts in their nursing area). You will be given five professional development days to enhance your career progression and time off rota each week to learn new skills and improve your knowledge base.
Benefits
- £22,000 per year
- £500 CPD allowance + 3 days in which to take it
- 5 Professional Development Days
- The equivalent of 2 hours each week off rota for study
- Preceptor and PRP manager support
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave
- RCVS & VDS fees paid
- Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD programme
- Career progression opportunities
- Staff discount schemes
- Enhanced sickness pay
- Enhanced equal family leave
- Wellness programme including:
- Employee assistance programme
- Eyecare voucher scheme
- Free annual Flu jab
- Cycle to work scheme
- Childcare vouchers
- Recruitment referral reward scheme.