Second Year Student Veterinary Nurse

at  Willows Veterinary Centre Referral Service

If you are a current Linnaeus Associate, you will need to apply internally. In order to do this, please contact our Talent Acquisition team (details can be found via The Link) and someone will be in touch to discuss and progress your application.
Job Title: Second Year Student Veterinary Nurse
Contract Type: Fixed Term 12-month contract
Salary: £23,920 per annum
Location: Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service
Job Type: Second Year Student Veterinary Nurse
Hours: Average 38 hours per week
Must have a Student Veterinary Nurse enrolment number with the RCVS

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.

The successful applicant will be given training and support to complete their practical skills for the NPL, to help complete their nursing qualification. We are able to offer an exciting opportunity for a student nurse who shares our commitment to excellence and a desire to provide world-class care and customer service.
With the benefit of superb imaging and anaesthesia facilities, as well as specialists working in every discipline, Willows provides a truly rewarding working environment. We have an exceptionally friendly, professional, and dedicated team of nurses who give a warm and supportive welcome to new members of staff. This is an ideal chance for keen individuals to work in one of the UK’s leading referral centres and develop their nursing skills.
The successful candidate will be working alongside our team of Registered Veterinary Nurses, Student Veterinary Nurses and Patient Care Assistants to deliver gold standard veterinary care to our patients.
As part of our structured student training schedule, you will rotate around core areas of the hospital (wards, theatre, diagnostics and ICU) whilst being supported by a trained clinical supervisor, skilled nurses and the Team Leader of Education.
Students will be expected to write up witness statements and complete NPL logs during their own time. Working hours are for students to practice nursing skills whilst providing patient care and to gain the cases required to prove competency.