Registered Veterinary Nurse | Fareham, Hampshire

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join a friendly, forward-thinking small animal practice in the Fareham area. This is an excellent opportunity for either an experienced RVN or a newly qualified nurse looking to develop within a supportive clinical environment. With a varied nursing caseload, excellent diagnostic facilities and further investment planned with the addition of an Intensive Care Unit, you'll be encouraged to utilise your nursing skills to their full potential.

Key Highlights

• Competitive salary depending on experience, with newly qualified RVNs starting from £30,000.
• Full-time role working 40 hours per week.
• Part-time applications may be considered.
• 1 in 4 Saturdays.
• Varied and hands-on nursing caseload.
• Nurse-led clinics and excellent utilisation of nursing skills.
• Clinical Coach qualification or training welcomed.
• Excellent CPD and career development support.
• Modern purpose-built small animal practice.
• New Intensive Care Unit planned.

The Practice

This friendly and progressive 100% small animal practice is purpose-built and equipped with an excellent range of modern diagnostic, surgical and patient care facilities. The team is passionate about delivering high standards of clinical care while creating a supportive working environment where nurses are encouraged to develop and make full use of their professional skills.

The practice sees a varied first opinion caseload, including cardiac and abdominal ultrasound cases, providing plenty of opportunity to gain experience across different areas of veterinary nursing. Continued investment in facilities and equipment is a key focus, with plans to further expand the practice's inpatient capabilities through the addition of a dedicated Intensive Care Unit.

Registered Veterinary Nurses play an integral clinical role within the practice and are encouraged to be involved across theatre, diagnostic imaging, dentistry, inpatient care and nurse-led consultations rather than being restricted to routine nursing duties.

Facilities include:

• High-specification Client Vivid iq ultrasound.
• Digital radiography.
• Digital dental radiography.
• Endoscopy.
• ECG.
• In-house IDEXX laboratory.
• K-Laser.
• Tonopen.
• Multiparameter anaesthetic monitoring.
• Capnography.
• Blood pressure monitoring.
• Infusion pumps and syringe drivers.
• Bair Hugger patient warming.
• Fully equipped operating theatre.
• Dedicated dog, cat and isolation wards.
• Planned Intensive Care Unit.

The Location

Located in the Fareham area of Hampshire, the practice is well positioned for access across the South Coast, including Portsmouth, Southampton and the surrounding Hampshire countryside. The area offers excellent road and public transport connections alongside easy access to coastal areas, countryside and a wide range of local amenities.

The Role

This is primarily a full-time position working 40 hours per week, including a shared 1 in 4 Saturday rota. Part-time applications may also be considered for the right candidate.

You'll enjoy a genuinely varied nursing role incorporating theatre, anaesthesia, radiography, dental procedures, inpatient care, nurse-led clinics and general nursing responsibilities. The emphasis is very much on allowing RVNs to utilise their skills rather than limiting their clinical involvement.

Professional development is actively encouraged, with CPD support available and opportunities to continue developing individual areas of interest. A Clinical Coach qualification would be advantageous, although nurses interested in undertaking the training are equally welcomed.

The Candidate

The successful candidate will be a qualified Registered Veterinary Nurse who is passionate about delivering excellent patient care and providing a high standard of service to clients.

You'll be friendly, approachable and down-to-earth, with excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to working within a busy clinical team. Applications are welcomed from both experienced RVNs and newly qualified nurses, with development and support available to help you progress your career.

Benefits

• Competitive salary depending on experience.
• Newly qualified RVN salary starting from £30,000.
• Full-time 40-hour working week.
• Part-time applications may be considered.
• 1 in 4 Saturday rota.
• Generous CPD allowance and development support.
• Clinical Coach development opportunities.
• Paid RCVS and VDS memberships.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• 5.6 weeks annual leave, increasing to 6.6 weeks after two years' service.
• Additional paid day off for your birthday.
• Team-building days and social events.
• Employee discounts across selected veterinary and pet care brands.
• Modern facilities with continued investment in clinical equipment.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive small animal practice where nurses are encouraged to use their clinical skills, develop their interests and play a meaningful role in patient care. Whether you're newly qualified and looking for a supportive start to your career or an experienced RVN wanting greater clinical involvement and development opportunities, this role offers an excellent next step in your veterinary nursing career.

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