
Looking for a nursing role where your work is varied, your development is supported, and the rota is clearly set out? This could be a strong next step if you want first opinion nursing with referral exposure as part of the mix.
Participation in the out-of-hours rota to cover absences from the core Night Nurse team.
You’ll be joining Oakham Veterinary Hospital as a Registered Veterinary Nurse on a full-time basis, with part-time applications also considered for a minimum of 32 hours per week. The role offers a varied caseload across first opinion and referral work, alongside the chance to be involved in both routine nursing and more advanced procedures.
The working pattern is 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with rotating shifts between 7:30am and 8:30pm. Weekend work is 1 in 6, covering full days on Saturday and Sunday, with two days off in lieu after a full weekend. You’ll also take part in the out-of-hours rota to cover absences from the core Night Nurse team.
Oakham Veterinary Hospital is a long-established small animal practice on the outskirts of Oakham in Rutland. The hospital setting, diagnostic equipment and clinical links create a busy, rewarding environment for nurses who want to be involved across the full range of patient care.
Oakham Veterinary Hospital is a long-established small animal practice on the outskirts of Oakham, Rutland. It is a purpose-built hospital with extensive facilities and diagnostic equipment, including CT, ultrasonography, dental radiography and diathermy.
The practice has a clinical association with the University of Nottingham Vet School and has certificate holders in small animal surgery, medicine, cardiology, orthopaedics and advanced nursing, including anaesthesia. It also provides referral services for cardiology and orthopaedic cases while remaining a first opinion practice.