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Twilight Registered Veterinary Nurse
Location: 162 Dominion Road, Glenfield, Leicestershire Practice: Park Vet Group Glenfield Salary: £23,000 per annum, From, pro rata Practice Details
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Job Title: Twilight Registered Veterinary Nurse
Salary From: £23k
Location: Glenfield, Leicester
Job Type: Permanent
Hours: 7days on, 7days off working 3pm-12am.
A wonderful opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join a Hospital/mid-tier referral practice in Leicester!
About us
The Park Vet Group was established over 100 years ago and is now a fully RCVS accredited multi-site, primary care and mid-tier referral practice. With sites in Whetstone, Glenfield, Saffron Lane & Scraptoft Lane, all our practices are self-sufficient and are fully equipped to run independently, but we like to share best-practice and work as a big team.
We are seeking a confident, primary care RVN to join our Glenfield Tier 3 RCVS accredited Hospital.
Your role and responsibilities
The role involves working as part of the day and night team at our Glenfield Hospital. The role predominantly requires emergency care provision and inpatient care together with consultation services.. We welcome supporting certificate studies for our associates, if you have a particular interest you are welcome to discuss it with us!
Some more things to know about us:
Our Culture: A Community of Care
At Park Vet Group, our culture is rooted in a commitment to providing compassionate care to our patients, clients and team members. Our vets and nurses often speak of a workplace that feels safe, inclusive and where collaboration, respect, and a shared passion for animal welfare create a supportive environment. Here, you’re not just an employee; you’re part of a family that values your well-being and professional growth.
We enjoy socialising events outside of work too, when possible. It is fair to say that we all get on well as a team and enjoy our working days together. We have a real team spirit, and any new associates will be warmly welcomed.
Well-being: Supporting Your Health and Happiness
We understand that the well-being of our team is crucial to providing the best care for our patients. That’s why we prioritise the physical and mental health of our staff through our wellness programs. These include:
- Mental Health Support: Access to counselling services and stress management resources as well as monthly wellbeing events.
- Workshops: Stress Management, positive psychology, Vet life – wellbeing in the profession.
- We are also an endometriosis friendly employer.
Leadership and Mentorship: Guiding Your Career
At Park Vet Group, we believe in the power of mentorship and strong leadership. Our experienced vets and nurses are dedicated to fostering an environment where you can learn and grow. We offer:
- Open Door Policy: Encouraging open communication with management to share ideas and concerns.
- Clinical Governance: Working on improving patient outcomes and clinical quality through ongoing review of EBVM and learning from each other.
State-of-the-Art Facilities: Equipping You for Excellence
Our practice is equipped with the latest technology and modern facilities to ensure you have the best tools at your disposal. This includes:
- In-house CT service: Giving you access to advanced imaging onsite.
- Dental suites equipped with dental x-ray
- Video endoscopy, ASIF kit, TPLO/TTA/Tightrope, arthroscopy, Phacoemulsification and advanced ophthalmology equipment,
- Dedicated 24 hour nursing and vet teams
- Cat Friendly Status including Gold award for Glenfield
- We have certificate holders in ophthalmology, orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery and emergency critical care
Long Service and Progression: Building a Rewarding Career
We value dedication and loyalty, and we’re committed to helping our employees build long, fulfilling careers with us. Our vets and nurses often highlight the opportunities for professional development and career progression, including:
- Continued Education: Support for attending conferences, workshops, and pursuing further qualifications. We work closely with Willows, a local referral centre, to run additional in-house CPD events.
- Career Advancement: Clear pathways for progression within the practice, from junior roles to leadership positions.
- Recognition Programs: Celebrating long service and exceptional contributions to the team and practice.
Join us at Park Vet Group, where your career will thrive in a nurturing environment that values your expertise, well-being, and future.
Here's a bit more about us https://vimeo.com/834430173.
Benefits
- 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave
- RCVS and VDS fees paid
- External CPD funded
- Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program
- Career progression opportunities
- Staff discount schemes
- Life Assurance
- Enhanced sickness pay
- Enhanced equal family leave
- E-car salary sacrifice scheme
- Employer contribution pension scheme
- Wellness program including:
- Employee assistance program
- Eyecare voucher scheme
- Free annual Flu jab
- Cycle to work scheme
In your spare time, there is a lot to enjoy locally. The Park Vet Group is based in the wonderful city of Leicester which is the largest city in the East Midlands. We have excellent travel links, access to good schools and beautiful countryside. Leicester is a modern city steeped in years of history and there is lots to do locally whether you enjoy the great outdoors or prefer the hustle and bustle of the city.
If you are a Veterinary Nurse, considering new opportunities in 2024, please get in touch for an informal chat with us and to find out more. We are always happy for prospective associates to come and visit our practices/hospital site for a tour, and an in-person chat.
Part of an amazing global family
Being part of this amazing global group gives us the benefit of a huge network of experts and specialists, a future we can invest in and the security that allows us to concentrate on what we do best – caring for pets. We are proud to count some of the finest specialists, veterinary surgeons and nurses in the UK among our team. Being part of the Mars family of businesses provides huge development opportunities across the group for our Associates.
The future of the veterinary world is at the heart of everything we do. We are all individual but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to make A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS.
Linnaeus is owned by Mars, that makes us part of their 70,000 Veterinary Health Associates who spend their days thinking about the 400 million pets of the world and how to improve their lives. Being part of this amazing global group gives us the benefit of a huge network of experts and specialists, a future we can invest in and the security that allows us to concentrate on what we do best – caring for pets.
Our Associates are fundamental to our success and we are proud to count some of the finest specialists, veterinary surgeons and nurses in the UK among our team.
Being part of the Mars family of businesses provides huge development opportunities across the group for our Associates.
Linnaeus is an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, we are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse for all our associates.
If you would like to apply for this role, please click the Apply Button or for more information, please feel free to reach out directly to our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]
