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PERMANENT VET NURSE VACANCIES -Last updated 10th March 2010

Please contact Gwen on
Tel 0115 968 1515
E-mail: gwen@carltonprofessional.co.uk
Quoting location and Ref. No.

Permanent Nurse

• Ref vac 23940 BASINGSTOKE Qualified Veterinary Nurse needed to join this 2 vet, 100% small animal practice which is based in-store. Working Monday - Friday 9am - 7pm with a weekend rota but no on call. Strong support team, part of a national group offering a very competitive package and large company benefits.
• Ref vac 24613 BERKSHIRE Vet nurse required to provide nursing care across two local sites, both 1vet, 100% small animal. Working 1:3 Saturdays ONLY 8.30am - 12/1pm with no OOH. Friendly and supportive team, independent practice offering lots of support, competitive package. Own car essential.
• Ref vac 21503 CAMBRIDGESHIRE Vet Nurse, to join the team at a 3 vet, 100% small animal hospital which is part of a larger group with practices in the Essex, London, Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire area. Opportunity to work with orthopaedic/cardiology/exotic specialists. 1:6 nights/weekends. CPD actively encouraged and supported, generous package available. Accommodation is also available.
• Ref vac 23879 CAMBRIDGESHIRE Qualified  Night Vet Nurse, to join the team at a 3/4 vet, 100% small animal hospital which is part of a larger group with practices in the Essex, London, Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire area. Working 7 on 7 off. You will be responsible for triaging OOH phonecalls, inpatient care and assisting the veterinary surgeon with emergency cases. As the night duty is a full working shift you will also be required to do other usual nursing duties. Previous experience in emergency and critical care would be an advantage. CPD actively encouraged and supported, generous package available. Accommodation is also available.
• Ref vac 24764 CAMBRIDGESHIRE Qualified vet nurse is needed to join the team at this multi vet practice for this pro active and progressive multi site small animal group, you need to be a confident nurse with exceptional nursing skills and excellent communication skills, This is a 42 hour week full time position with the opportunity of taking on a senior nursing position, no OOh and weekends on a 1:6, this group rewards generously and encourages CPD and personal development.
• Ref vac 24775 CAMBRIDGESHIRE Qualified vet nurse needed for this recently refurbished  practice in Cambridgeshire. Three vets, four nurses and three receptionists. This is a bust practice that has fantastic potential for growth. There are three theatres, five consultation rooms, large reception, x ray facilities and in house lab. The practice also offers PDSA treatment to eligible clients. The OOH rota is a 1 in 5 working from one of their other branches close by. (approx 15 miles away). There is also the opportunity to take on the Head Nurse role and lead the nursing team. Competitive salary, and CPD allowance for the tight person.
• Ref vac 24823 CAMBRIDGESHIRE Qualified vet nurse to join the team at this one vet,  Part of a multi vet, multi site group. 1 vet, 2 nurse, 100% small animal practice. Working shifts between 8.30am - 7.30pm, this is a progressive and friendl;y practice, where personal development is encouraged, and experience and effort are rewarded.
• Ref vac 23768 CLEVELAND Vet nurse is required to join the team at this  5 vets and 7 nurses 100% small animal practice.  Delivering  high standards of clinical care combined with superb client service this practice has a very loyal  client base and prides itself on providing 24 hr cover as part of this service, working a 35 hour week. Very competitive salary package for the right person.
• Ref vac 23415 DEVON Qualified vet nurse, A1 qualifications would be highly advantageous but not essential. - joining a 5 vet team, 100% SA practice  - working Monday to Friday - poss 1 night on-call but not essential. no weekends.  Competitive package and benefits for the right team member.
• Ref vac 24519 DEVON Qualified vet nurse. 6 vet 100% small animal practice, have main hospital plus 2 branch surgeries. This practice runs a 6 week rota for the nurses covering theatre, clinics, prep, ward and on call week, on call duties are compensated with long weekends . Lots of opportunity to utilise your nursing skills and build on your knowledge.Joining a large, friendly and focused nursing team. The weekend rota included one half weekend and one full weekend during the six week rota, their current rota is very popular with the nursing team. Competitive salary, CPD allowance and lots of support.
• Ref vac 24635 E. LONDON Part qualified vet nurse is required to join the team at this small animal hospital which is a referral hospital for a multi vet, multi site group. Opportunity to complete your training within a busy and challenging environment with a diverse case load. OOh and weekends are to be confirmed. Good starting salary which will increase upon completion of the NVQ.
• Ref vac 24092 E.LONDON Vet nurse required to join the team at this 100% small animal hospital for NIGHT duties. First opinion, second opinion and referral Hospital. Working a rolling 4 on 4 off rota 8pm - 4am. Generous salary, CPD allowance and holiday entitlement.
• Ref vac 24742 E.LONDON Vet nurse required to join the team at this 100% small animal hospital. First opinion, second opinion and referral Hospital. Working a 40 hour week with 1:4 weekends. Generous salary, CPD allowance and holiday entitlement.
• Ref vac 23942 ESSEX Qualified vet nurse is required to join the team at this brand new small animal practice, single vet site based in store in an all under one roof environment. This practice is the newest site of a reputable Nation Group that will offer support and encourage development. Working full time plus weekend rota. Excellent salary and assiciated benefits package.
• Ref vac 24496 ESSEX Qualified vet nurse is required to take the Head Nurse role for a maternity cover period and join the team at this new branch of this national group, single vet site,  this is a well equipped site and offer the chance to develop nursing facilities to the client. working a 40 hour week  with  the weekend rota TBC, and with no on call, competitive salary and associated large company benefits.
• Ref vac 24176 GLOUCESTERSHIRE Vet nurse required to join this multi vet, multi site group. There is the opportunity to work at one of their branches close to Bristol, one of which is also a ophthalmology referral centre offering interesting case loads, the branches are 100% small animal, small animal and equine. There is also the opportunity of a deputy Head nurse position at the main 1st opinion and referral hospital site, this group has a dedicated night team and so nights would be on a back up rota only, weekends on a equally shared rota. This group has excellent facilities and encourages CPD and use of initiative. Excellent package for the right team player.
• Ref vac 24778 HARLOW Qualified vet nurse, required to join the team at this 2 vet 100% small animal practice at the weekends to complete 1:2 (or even 1:4 weekends only)  in an instore all under one roof environment, 100% small animal clinic. Competitive package and associated benefits. No OOH
• Ref vac 24819 HARROW Vet nurse needed for cover at a 3 vet, 100% small animal busy practice. Working 40 hours during the week including early and late shifts, over a four day week. OOH 1:6. Saturday mornings on a 1:2, Cover likely to be needed also for Saturday morning surgery. Need a good all round nurse, specifically with experience of anaesthesia as will have a surgical bias to the duties. 25 min's from city & close to countryside.  Accommodation provided on site as part of a competitive package
• Ref vac 22204 HERTFORDSHIRE Qualified vet nurse to join this main centre which supports the surrounding branch practices by providing in-patient and emergency care. Working nights, 7 shifts on and 7 shifts off. Busy main centre, well equipped with diagnostic, surgical and modern X-ray facilities. Competitive package including a generous salary and CPD allowance.
• Ref vac 23696 HERTFORDSHIRE Qualified vet nurse needed  is needed to join the team  at an 8 vet, 14 nurse, recently refurbished 100% small animal  Tier 3 24 hour hospital. 2 further branches attached to the hospital. Working approx 8 hr shifts between 8am - 8.30pm with night shifts on a shared rota as follows 1 weekend of 3 nights and 1 week of 4 nights in a 10 week period starting at 11pm till 8am . Lots of hands on nursing and nurses are rota'd in all areas of the hospital. Competitive basic salary and benefits package for the right candidate, which includes a night shift supplement and generous COD allowance.
• Ref vac 24490 HERTFORDSHIRE Qualified night vet nurse required to provide emergency cover on a four on four off basis, this is a 24 hour emergency branch for a larger group. Working 8pm - 8 am. This group offers generous salary, CPD and associated benefits.
• Ref vac 24491 HERTFORDSHIRE Qualified vet nurse needed  at this 100% small animal practice. Working day shifts Mon - Fri with on call and weekends on a shared rota. This is a three nurse branch of a larger group of practices that offer generous rates and funded CPD.
• Ref vac 24086 KENT Vet Nurse needed for a practice on the Kent/Sussex border.  Joining a 3 vet, 3 nurses young and friendly team. Mixed practice covering small animal and equine clients - duties are mainly focused on the small animal side, however there will be some exposure to equine clients and site visits assisting the ambulatory vet.  Well equipped practice with high professional standards,    Lovely area, close to London,  CPD encouraged and funded as part of a competitive package.
• Ref vac 24559 KENT Qualified vet nurse to join the emergency service team of this small animal practice, providing support to several practices in the surrounding area, working with a vet surgeon at all times, this is a sleeping duty and rest can be taken should time allow, working 7 nights on a three week rota and two weekend days shifts on the non duty week, Generous salary and healthy bonus scheme is available for the right candidate.
• Ref vac 24603 KENT Qualified vet nurse, is needed to join a friendly 8 vet small animal practice. They have the main surgery RCVS tier 3 hospital and nurse training practice and two further branch surgeries. Working at one of the branch surgeries. You will be joining a friendly and dedicated nursing team   OOH are 1:7/8.  You need to be confident all rounder with a pro active and friendly approach to your duties. This practice is well located for commuter links with a fast rail link to London and Euro star. The practice will reward according to experience with regards to salary and associated benefits.
• Ref vac 23205 LANCASHIRE Qualified vet nurse, to join a small animal practice with 4 surgeries and 17 VN`s , no OOH, 1 in 7 weekends, strong clients base, based at the Bolton practice which is a friendly and supportive working environment, excellent package including a competitive salary and generous CPD allowance.
• Ref vac 22591 LEEDS Qualified Vet Nurse to join the team at this multi vet multi site group, working at their branch surgery in East Leeds with the small animal vet and receptionist to develop facilities at this branch, operating facilities are being expanded and you will also be tasked with introducing and developing nurse clinics etc., no OHH or on call, there is the possibility of Saturday morning but this is yet to be confirmed. Generous salary, CPD allowance and annual holiday entitlement. Across sites on a rota must be able to drive & do clinics 1:12 w/es s/l 3/12 Pay 16,700 with OT & Bonus approx £17.5k See below 1 wk @ Kippax with one vet 8.30 - 5.30 1 wk @ Morley - on hospital rota 1 wk @ Morly am on ops & Rothwell pm working 9 - 6 Weekend 1:12
• Ref vac 24645 LEEDS Qualified vet nurse is needed to join this  3 vet, 100% small animal clinic, no OOH, joining two other nurses and working 1:3 Saturday. This practice is hoping to recruit an ambitious, pro active nurse and can offer Head Nurse responsibilities and or partnership opportunities if desired.
• Ref vac 24252 LEICESTER Qualified vet nurse needed to join the team at this 8 vet, single site, mixed practice which is 50% small animal, 40% Equine and 10% farm animal practice. 1:5 on call and 1:5 weekends involving Saturdays 9am - 12.30pm then on call until Monday day morning with 1 hour in practice on Sunday. Unfortunately no accommodation is available, 20 days holiday and a generous CPD allowance.
• Ref vac 24557 LINCOLN Qualified/listed vet nurse to join this 7 vet 100% small animal practice joining a team of  7 Vn and 1 SVN team, Tier 3 accredited small animal hospital, with Investors in People.   No OOH, weekends on a 1:4 Sat morning only.They  provide a first opinion and referral service including orthopedics and dermatology.  Package includes 4 weeks holiday, and 4 days for CPD funded to £400. Competitive salary.
• Ref vac 24493 LINCOLNSHIRE Qualified head vet nurse is required to manage the nursing team at this 3 vet 100% small animal practice, part of a larger Group of practices. This is a very busy practice and there are currently 3 nurses to manage and motivate. You need to be confident, self starter, proactive with excellent nursing and communication skills. There is a shared weekend and OOH rota which does involve this nurse needing access to a car.Generous salary, CPD allowance and associated benefits
• Ref vac 24687 LIVERPOOL Qualified Veterinary Nurse, confident and pro active nurse need to help develop this surgery which is the newest branch of a national group, this will be a two vet 100% small animal site.  Working full time or perhaps a part time job share.  Based on 40hours p/w and a weekend rota, with no OOH This is group can offer a competitive salary, CPD allowance and associated large company benefits.
• Ref vac 24460 MANCHESTER Qualified vet nurse to join the team at this new practice which opened Oct 2009. This is  a busy 100% small animal practice with one vet and two part time receptionists. You need to be an enthusiastic VN who wants to expand on current and introduce new nursing clinics, bond with clients and help drive the team. There is no out of hours work in this practice. The hours would be either  9-6 or  9.30-6.30pm and cover one Saturday mornings in three. This practice is part of a national group and does encourage development and responsibility. Competitive package and CPD allowance.
• Ref vac 24610 MANCHESTER Qualified vet nurse, with if possible an interest in theatre, anaesthesia and surgical nursing. the position involves a 40hr week, with additional on duty work, averaging at 1 evening per week and a part of every other weekend. 100% small animal with some exotics, this is a branch of a  3 branch, 6 vets, 6 nurse`s group,  true nursing opportunity, specialist nursing clinics,  busy practice with a strong client base, friendly, supportive and sociable team environment. Generous CPD allowance and competative salary.
• Ref vac 24648 MIDDLEXSEX Qualified vet nurse is need for this emergency nursing position, working 8pm - 8 am Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Working with the emergency vet at this 24 hour site of this large group of veterinary practices with multiple branches across  South and Central England. Generous salary and CPD allowance for the right candidate.
• Ref vac 24607 NORFOLK Vet nurse needed to join a 10 vet, 100% RCVS accredited NTP small animal practice,  4 branches. there are 10 nurses on the team and a large lay support team within the practice. Nurses also play an active role in the day to day running of the practice. Apart from their normal duties of inpatient care, assisting the vets during procedures and anaesthetic monitoring, the nurses hold regular weight clinics for overweight pets, puppy parties and minor consultations, which include nail and teeth clipping, suture removal and general advice on animal care. This practice of a large national group, with lots of support and company backing. Competitive package.
• Ref vac 24589 NORTHUMBERLAND Part time qualified vet nurse, to join this team working weekends covering Saturday and Sunday on a regular basis. You need to be a confident qualified vet nurse able to offer a full range of nursing skills. No OOH This practice is part of and has the support of a large national group. The practice is based within an all under one roof retail environment so can be a busy practice. This group offers a very competitive package, including generous salary, CPD allowance and associated benefits.
• Ref vac 23679 NOTTINGHAM Qualified vet nurse, to join a multi vet, multi site independent practice,  100% small animal,  no OOH, 1:4 on duty weekends. An enthusiastic and supportive nursing team working at the main branch. Competitive package including generous salary and CPD allowance.
• Ref vac 24319 NOTTINGHAM Qualified vet nurse needed to join the team at this 1 vet, 100% small animal practice. Well established practice in a desirable residential area north of the city. Well equipped clinic plus a dedicated and supportive team. Will involve day shifts only, including earlies and lates plus weekend (Sat am) rota with time off in lieu. No OOH at all!! Looking for a good all-rounder - the practice has lots of nurse clinics and client interaction so looking for a nurse interested in getting involved. Competitive package including CPD allowance.
• Ref vac 24705 OXFORDSHIRE Qualified & Listed Vet Nurse, 6 vet mixed practice with a main hospital which is a RCVS accredited nurse training centre plus two branch surgeries, 80% small animal and 20 % large animal, OOH 1:5 but no phone duties, very strong team ethos with lots of support, accommodation can be provided in a independent  4 bed shared house if required, competitive salary and 20 days paid holiday. cpd encouraged and funded
• Ref vac 23980 OXON Qualified veterinary nurse is required to join this 1.5 vet, 100% small animal practice. No on call, evenings or weekends. Working for this family owned independent practice with  a small team but offering  a true mix of nursing duties. Twice weekly community satellite surgery. Established for 15 years and located  in a rural location  only 20 minutes from the city. Nurse must hold a UK driving licence and own car preferred. Competitive package including generous salary and CPD allowance.
• Ref vac 24648 S E LONDON Qualified vet nurse for Head Nurse role at this friendly  one vet, two nurse practice, which hasn’t had a head nurse in a while, so the post would suit an experienced qualified vn who is looking for a new challenge. It is shift work, with 1 in 3 Saturdays, shared bank holidays and no ooh’s at the moment. This practice is part of a larger group and as such offers competitive salary, CPD allowance and associated benefits.
• Ref vac 24597 SHEFFIELD Vet nurse is need to join the team at this busy 100% tier 2 small animal practice, should you have the experience and ability there is the opportunity of taking the head nurse positions. 4 vets,  one night per week OOH and weekends are on a 1:5 working Saturday 9-5, Sunday 10 -3 and inpatient care. Nurses are encouraged to be very pro active, this surgery is well equipped and has a regular visiting cardiology specialist. Located in  a beautiful part of the country with easy access to the Peak District and the the heart of University district with lots of night life and easy access to several vibrant cities. generous salary and competitive support package for the right candidate.
• Ref vac 24614 SLOUGH Vet nurse required to provide nursing care across two local sites, both 1vet, 100% small animal. Working regular Sundays ONLY 10am - 4pm with no OOH, some Saturdays may be available. Friendly and supportive team, independent practice offering lots of support, competitive package. Own car essential.
• Ref vac 24624 SLOUGH Receptionist is required to join the team at this small animal veterinary surgery.  It is essential that you have reception experience and are a confident people person with an excellent telephone manner. Previous experience of working in a veterinary environment is an advantage. Working full time and to include 1:3 Saturdays. General ad hoc duties will also be involved. Competitive salary for the right person.
• Ref vac 24292 SOMERSET Vet Nurse is required to join a 1.5 vet, 100% small animal practice. Working 35-40 hours per week working shifts between 8am - 7.30/8pm with 1:2/3 on call (v quiet) including Saturdays 9.30am - 12pm. This practice is a registered nurse training practice, and is a very close knit team. Competitive salary, CPD allowance and accommodation available on site, if required.
• Ref vac 23645 STAFFORDSHIRE Qualified vet nurse required to join this busy RCVS Tier 2 small animal, nurse training practice in North Staffordshire, offering Monday to Saturday appointments. Applicants must be highly motivated, enthusiastic, flexible and able to provide a high level of patient care, including rotated weeknight and weekend inpatient care duties. Main OOH are provided by VetsNow. This is a single site 100% small animal practice, with a close and friendly team set up. Generous salary and CPD allowance.
• Ref vac 24420 STAFFORDSHIRE Qualified vet nurse is required to join the team at this 2 vet 100% small animal practice also working with some exotics. This is a purpose built and very well equipped site, that offers lots of interesting nursing as the practice does have a lot of visiting specialists  You need to be a confident and capable nurse with a flexible can do team approach, an enthusiastic VN who wants to expand on current and introduce new nursing clinics, bond with clients and help drive the team No OOH and 1:3 Saturdays working 8.30 - 4pm. This is a sociable and friendly team. Competitive salary and CPD allowance.
• Ref vac 21670 SURREY Qualified vet nurse is required to join one of our well equipped and progressive small animal branches in the Surrey area. This is a multi vet multi site group who will support end encourage CPD and development, 100% small animal no OOH and weekends will depend on the branch location sites, Competitive salary
• Ref vac 22253 SURREY Vet nurse to join the team at this 5 vet independent 100 % small animal practice, main surgery which is a RCVS accredited nurse training practice plus a small branch practice large nursing team, 1:7 on call and weekends followed by a shorter working week. working 1 week in seven at the branch surgery,  8.5 hrs day between 7.30 ans 7pm,  lots of nursing duties and responsibility including nurse clinics. Well equipped with lots of toys. Friendly sociable team. CPD encouraged and funded, 20 days holidays, and generous salary.
• Ref vac 23882 SURREY Qualified vet nurse is required to join this  6.5 vet, small animal practice with 3 branches. Working a 40 hr week at the main site working either 8am-5pm or 10.30am-7.30pm.   OOH is one night per week, and weekends are 1:6, Basic accommodation can be provided on site. This practice is  well-known locally for our professionalism, surgical expertise and friendly, efficient support staff Generous salary, lots of support and CPD encouragement.
• Ref vac 24064 SURREY Vet Nurse nurse needed to join this 5 vet, 100% small animal practice with 3 branches. Working a 40 hr week, shifts between 8am - 7pm. No on call only 1:4 weekends which include 8am-1pm on Saturdays and in patient care if needed, and then maybe a couple of hours on Sunday. This is a supportive and progressive practice offering a generous salary and associated benefit package.
• Ref vac 24633 SURREY Qualified vet nurse is required at this 2  vet, 3 nurse  site of a multi vet, multi site 100% small animal group, loyal client base and good surgical case load,  working a 4o hour week,  with no OOH. 1:6 Saturdays This group has its own referral centre in Surrey. They actively encourage CPD and offer generous salaries.
• Ref vac 24634 SURREY Qualified vet nurse is required at this one vet, one nurse site of this multi vet, multi site 100% small animal group, loyal client base and good surgical case load,  working a 4o hour week as standard with no OOH. 1:6  Saturdays . This group has its own referral centre in Surrey. They actively encourage CPD and offer generous salaries.
• Ref vac 24826 UK WIDE Qualified and listed vet nurse is required to commit to a 6 month period for a nationwide promotional programme that provides free health checks to dogs and advice to pet owners. Usually working Wednesdays through to Sundays. Hours are normally 10.00am-5.00pm up to Saturdays and 10am-4.00pm on Sundays/Bank holiday Mondays at various locations throughout the UK. Looking for a vet nurse who can offer cover for the full term of the contract and who is completely flexible on location with a loyalty bonus paid following satisfactory completion of the entire programme. Accommodation / subsistence/car/travel expenses are provided
• Ref vac 23720 W LONDON Qualified vet nurse needed to join this  2 vet, 100% small animal practice, 3 nurse team. No on call. This practice is part of a small group with three branches in and around the London area. Competitive package and CPD for the right person.
• Ref vac 24601 WARWICKSHIRE Veterinary nurse is required to joint he team at this  2 site, 3 vet 100% small animal practice, other branch is in Leicestershire. RCVS tier 2, accredited NTP, Busy, well equipped 1st Opinion practice. No OOH, 1:2 Saturday mornings  possible for a short period and then 1:2-3 with half day to compensate. You will be working at both sites on a rota basis and so do need to be able to drive and have access to you own vehicle. This is a privately owned practice, established 10 years ago. Generous salary and CPD allowance.
• Ref vac 24516 WEST MIDLANDS Qualified vet nurse is required to join the team at this well equipped and friendly 100% small animal practice. This is a varied and challenging role with lots of opportunity for utilising all nursing skills . This practice is part of a national group and can offer a competitive salary and CPD allowance for the right candidate.
• Ref vac 24565 WEST SUSSEX Qualified vet nurse, required to join the team at this 2 vet 100% small animal site, good nursing and lay staff support team, A1 or willingness to acquire the qualification is essential for this role. this practice is part of a large group so lots of support and development prospects. generous package and benefits associated with a large company
• Ref vac 24815 WEST SUSSEX Vet nurse to work 6 months fixed term with the possibility of permanent work, working a 4 day week, 7 hours day, 1:4 Saturday mornings, no OOH, 5 day week a possibility, 2 Vet 100% small animal practice, full vet nurse cycle of duties where nurses are encouraged to nurse. No accommodation and own car highly advantageous.
• Ref vac 23891 WEST SUSSEX COAST Vet nurse, is required to join the team at this 2 vets and 3 nurses, Tier 2 VNTP practice in pleasant coastal town, friendly working environment with good facilities. shared OOH rota, salary generous and negotiable, CPD Funded and encouraged, Assessor qualification is an advantage, Accommodation can be provided if required.
• Ref vac 23906 YORKSHIRE Qualified vet nurse is required to join the team at this 1 vet, 100% small animal practice, this site is a tier 2 accredit small animal practice and a nurse training practice. A pro active nurse who is willing to lead the nursing team and with  excellent people skills, this is a well equipped one vet 100% small animal practice,  No OOH and weekends TBC.  Competitive salary and benefits package. Including a turnover related bonus.