We are currently looking for an RVN to join our team as a laboratory registered veterinary nurse.

The day-to-day responsibilities of this role are:

• Be responsible and accountable for the running of the in-house laboratory. 
• Take responsibility for the efficient running of the laboratory ensuring that samples are processed in a timely and organised fashion. 
• Preparing samples for shipment to external laboratories
• Providing accurate and correct recording of samples undertaken in-house as well as samples sent to external laboratories including the management of the electronic samples sheet. 
• Stock control: Maintaining stock levels, placing orders, receiving laboratory deliveries and stock rotation of new supplies
• Maintain a tidy and clean working environment, including disposal of laboratory waste
• Be responsible for the training of relevant personnel within laboratory techniques and laboratory maintenance. 
• Comply with laboratory health and safety procedures.
• On weekends support with inpatient care
• Ensuring the delivery of the practice’s core values and key excellence indicators.

The ideal candidate will be organised, hardworking and self-motivated , be computer literate and able to use MS Office and have both strong written and verbal communication skills. Previous laboratory experience is desirable but not essential.

This is a permanent, full-time position, Monday to Friday

You must be a Veterinary nurse registered with the RCVS to be considered for this position

Benefits

• 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave
• RCVS & VDS fees paid if applicable
• 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
• Recruitment referral reward scheme

About us

Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service is one of the leading small animal referral centres in the world, having been delivering the highest possible standard of pet healthcare for over 30 years. 

Our vision is to provide an unrivalled clinical, patient, client and team experience that is recognised for excellence across the world. Our values centre around the care of our patients, our clients, our referring vets, each other, and the environment to make A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS.           

Willows is widely known for the delivery of CPD, and we strongly encourage all our associates to continually develop their skills and knowledge. We employ over 250 Associates working as part of an outstanding multi-disciplinary team led by internationally-renowned Specialists. Our service teams include orthopaedics, neurology, ophthalmology, internal medicine, clinical nutrition, oncology, soft tissue surgery, cardiology, dermatology, Emergency and Critical Care (ECC), anaesthesia and analgesia, diagnostic imaging and physiotherapy.

In-patient care is a priority and includes 24-hour veterinary and nursing cover, with support from a team of emergency vets and Interns. Our hospital facilities are of the highest quality, including on-site Siemens 64-slice CT, Siemens 1.5T MRI, two in-theatre mobile image intensifiers, two digital radiography rooms, ultrasonography, electro diagnostics, video endoscopy and an extensive range of advanced surgical equipment.

If you would like to apply for the role or for an informal chat to discuss it further, please get in touch with our Talent Acquisition Business Partner, Rebecca at [email protected]

Salary Value:£27,000 per annum;
Salary Description:From, Depending on experience;