Interested in this role?
Due to the growth of our thriving small animal, first opinion RCVS General Practice accredited practice we are looking for motivated, registered veterinary nurses to join our enthusiastic team which operates a high standard of nursing care situated in beautiful North Somerset.
We have excellent facilities and benefit from being next to the referral hospital, ensuring excellent access for our clients. The First opinion and referral services collaborate as a team for complete patient support, ensuring the highest standard of patient care. Duties will include inpatient care, anaesthesia, radiography, laboratory work and nursing clinics. 37.5 hours a week with up to 1 in 3 weekends (currently 1 in 5 Saturdays).
As an RCVS registered training practice and a University of Bristol teaching practice we work to support and develop student vets and nurses.
We value our RVNs and encourage the use of their expertise and capabilities. We encourage a good work life balance and personal development opportunities, with a £500 CPD allowance (plus a scholarship scheme).
We offer a competitive salary of £25,200-33,000 depending on experience.
Benefits and wellbeing
Our people are at the heart of what we do and as your employer we want to ensure we offer flexibility, support and staff development, where possible, through:
- 5 weeks holiday per year (plus bank holidays)
- Additional holiday entitlement for Long Service- On site Mental Wellbeing Champions
- EDI committee
- Employee Forum – to ensure all employees voices can be heard
- Menopause Café
- Wellbeing talks and events
- Cycle to work scheme
- Family friendly policies, including enhanced maternity and paternity pay (after 2 years’ service)
- On site gym- SimplyHealth Cashplan membership
- Free annual flu vaccination
- Free Specsavers eye test voucher- Free onsite parking
- U2 bus service link to Bristol
- Annual CPD allowance
- Employee discount
- Generous pension scheme – we match up to 8% pension contributions
- Reimbursement of one professional membership fee per year
- Sick pay
- Recommend an employee bonus
How to apply
If this role sounds like the right fit for you, don’t delay, click ‘Apply’ and begin your career with Langford Vets.
- Closing date for this role is: Friday 25th July 2025
- Interview date is Monday 28th July 2025
Job Description
Responsibilities
Job purpose
Reports To: Head Nurse
Position is responsible for: Supporting vet students and nurse students with their
training
Job Purpose:
The main purpose of the post is to support the smooth operation of the clinical
activities within the Langford Vet Practice.
Duties will include assisting with medical and surgical procedures, performing nurse
clinics, promoting client communication and supervising BVSc and VNBA students
on clinical rotations.
Principal Accountabilities:-
▪ Assisting veterinary surgeons with clinical procedures
▪ Perform nursing duties such as monitoring anaesthesia, assisting with
medical & surgical procedures, assisting with consultations, patient handling
and restraint, taking blood samples, placing intravenous catheters, placing
bandages, cleaning wounds and removing stitches
▪ Proper restraining and positioning of patients requiring x-rays, as well as
taking radiographs when instructed by a veterinary surgeon
▪ Dispensing and administering (under the direct supervision of a veterinary
surgeon) medication to animals, maintaining accurate stock control and
following all protocols relating to drug holding, dispensing and handling and
giving clear and accurate instructions to clients when dispensing medication
▪ Running and promoting nurse clinics and taking an active role in marketing
the practice, to include assisting at client seminars and events
▪ Maintaining accurate patient records with regards to all clinical notes,
treatment, diagnoses, client communication and client /patient information
▪ Ensuring that all procedures and consumables are accurately entered onto
the patients’ records in order to keep the invoice up to date at all times during
their stay
▪ Supporting undergraduate students on their clinical rotations
▪ Participating in a nurse rota for 37.5 hours per week including up to
1:3 Weekends (daytime only); the practice is open Monday – Sunday.
▪ Maintaining a good working relationship with all team members
▪ Communicating in an effective an pleasant manner with clients and
colleagues
▪ Proactively identify and act upon opportunities for business improvement. Openly identify and discuss problems in order to implement and sustain improvements that increase the value we deliver to our clients, employees and students.
Responsible for keeping themselves and others safe, reporting accidents, near misses and hazards and adhering to health and safety requirements and policies as required by the business/their line manager
▪ Carry out all other reasonable duties as requested by the line manager
Person Specification
Person Specification
The skills, abilities, experience and knowledge outlined below provide a summary of what is required to carry out this job effectively.
Essential |
Desirable |
Able to carry out veterinary nursing duties as listed above |
Experience of supervising veterinary students |
Confidence and experience in effective handling and restraint of animals |
A1 assessor |
Registered veterinary nurse |
Interest in advancing own qualifications |
Communicating effectively with clients |
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Ability to work within a team |
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Ability to act independently |
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Flexible approach to work |