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Job Title: Diagnostic Imaging Registered Veterinary Nurse

Salary: from £29,000

Location: Davies Veterinary Specialists

Job Type: Permanent, Full time

Hours: 40 hours per week, 1:6 weekend rota with time back, plus minimal on-call duties

About us

Davies is one of the largest and most diverse, small animal veterinary referral centres in Europe, with a team of close to 250 people. We are situated in the beautiful Hertfordshire/Bedfordshire countryside, within 50 minutes of London by train. Founded 25 years ago, Davies is recognised as a leader in the veterinary referral sector offering a diverse range of multi-disciplinary services. We are also known for our pioneering sustainability initiatives within the industry, having gained the Investors in the Environment Green Award and won several other awards. 

Your role and responsibilities

We have the opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join our Diagnostics Imaging team. As part of the Diagnostics team, you will work closely with our technicians, interns, residents, radiology specialists and fellow nurses on an interesting and varied caseload. You will have the opportunity to utilise a wide range of nursing skills as your involvement will include patients who are conscious, sedated, and anaesthetised in our state-of-the-art advanced imaging suite. To prepare you for this role you will receive a comprehensive 4-week induction programme.

You must be enthusiastic, flexible and enjoy being busy. Having high levels of accuracy and attention to detail are essential, together with being committed to providing high standards of service.

Although previous referral experience would be an advantage, it is not a requirement to apply. You will receive a comprehensive induction period of shadowing and support, to ensure you thrive in your new role!

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional paid day off to celebrate your birthday
• Enhanced equal family leave
• Enhanced sickness policy
• RCVS & VDS fees paid
• Life Assurance policy
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme
• CPD allowance
• Extensive learning and development programmes
• Progression opportunities
• Staff discount schemes
• Discounts with PetPlan
• Access to discounted pet support
• Local Incentive, freebies & reward
• Wellness package, including;
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Health Assured, 24-7 People support platform
  • Gym membership discount
  • Cycle2Work scheme
  • Eye care vouchers
  • Flu vaccine voucher
• Recruitment reward scheme.

At Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all our Associates. We have an amazing team of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) across our practices and central support office in addition to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available for everyone.

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 Referral Nursing Talent Acquisition Business Partner – Becca Thompson at [email protected]

We are proud to be Linnaeus, part of Mars.

Linnaeus is a forward-thinking group of highly respected primary care and specialist referral practices in the UK and Ireland. Being family owned and part of Mars Veterinary Health, the largest veterinary company in the world, allows us to focus on advancing the veterinary profession to provide industry-leading pet care and unique career opportunities for our people.

Why Linnaeus?

-    We pride ourselves in offering high-quality excellence of service and clinical care for our clients and their pets

-    We lead on sustainability and collectively drive positive change for people, pets and the planet

-    We prioritise your mental health and wellbeing – valuing equity, diversity and inclusion

-    We support your personal and professional development with best-in-class career frameworks and training programmes. We will empower and support you to grow your career from day one.

We team up within our Mars family in partnership for a stronger future.

Linnaeus is an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We treat each other fairly and equitably and we are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse for all our Associates.

At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people.

If you would like to apply for this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button or for more information or please reach out directly to our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]