Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal (FTC)

Overview

Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal (FTC) role at Vet Record Careers. This 12-month fixed-term maternity cover position is based at our Fishguard Practice, starting September 2025. You will be led by our Head Nurse and supported by our Nursing Team.Responsibilities

Nursing care for hospitalised and day patients, including monitoring anaesthetics, client consultations, and assisting during surgeries and procedures.Carrying out duties such as nail clipping and dental checks, administering medications and vaccinations.Assisting with infection control, stock management, equipment maintenance, and house visits.Supervise and train ANAs and nursing students; dispense pharmaceuticals; use lab equipment; assist with marketing; adhere to health and safety policies; manage waste; support the Head Nurse.Clinical coaching

Clinical coaching experience is desirable as the role will include training Student Nurses/ANA''s.Hours and pattern

The standard pattern is 37.5 hours across 5 days (8:30am-5pm) plus 1 in 5 Saturdays on a shared rota. Out of hours services may be offered; In-Patient care is provided on a case-by-case basis.Location and facilities

Based in Pembrokeshire with sites in Haverfordwest and Fishguard. Facilities include a Vet Led base offering hydrotherapy, internal laboratory, dentistry, ultrasound, radiography, endoscopy, and laser use. The Fishguard branch also hosts our rehab/physio team and aquatic treadmill for hydrotherapy.Team and culture

We are a blended team of veterinary surgeons, registered veterinary nurses, student nurses, a Practice Manager, and reception staff across three sites. We have an advanced practitioner in Small Animal Surgery and opportunities for development, including acupuncture and alternative rehabilitation support.Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave; holiday allowance increases with length of service; your birthday as a paid day offWellbeing: enhanced family-friendly policies (maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay)Private Medical Insurance; Cycle to Work; discounted gym membership; employee wellbeing initiatives; non-accidental injury supportDevelopment: £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid pro rata; certificate support; learning and development via the IVC Evidensia Academy; access to Vetlexicon; research funding opportunities; Infection Prevention and Control Programme; Quality Improvement ProgrammeProfessional memberships: VDS cover; RCVS feesAdditional: Pawsome Benefits (discounts and cashback); Pension (5% Employee/3% Employer); discounted staff pet careSeniority level

Entry levelEmployment type

Full-timeJob function

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