About the Role
This is a Qualified Registered Veterinary Nurse role with PDSA in Gillingham, Kent. You'll be working in a busy, purpose-led hospital where no two days are the same, supporting a wide variety of cases and playing a key part across the hospital.
The role includes nurse consultations, inpatient care, dispensing medications and assisting in theatre, including Schedule 3 surgery. You'll also be part of a close-knit, collaborative team where communication, shared learning and supporting others are central to the way the hospital works.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver nursing support across the hospital, including nurse consultations and inpatient care.
- Dispense medications and assist in theatre, including Schedule 3 surgery.
- Communicate confidently with colleagues and clients, keeping pets calm and owners informed.
- Support other team members and lead by example in a busy environment.
- Contribute ideas for improvements and efficiencies, with a focus on using resources well.
- Help promote PDSA's charity mission and encourage client contributions where appropriate.
Requirements
- Qualified Registered Veterinary Nurse.
- Confidence communicating with a wide range of colleagues and clients.
- A willingness to adapt to a varied caseload.
- An interest in sharing skills, supporting others and leading by example.
- A passion for animal welfare and a team-focused approach.
Benefits
- Salary of £29,255 to £33,758 including allowances.
- Flexible working options to support work life balance and individual circumstances.
- CPD allowance of three days and £500 per year.
- Full RCVS fees paid.
- Internal CPD programmes, plus discounts for BSAVA Congress and London Vet Show.
- 25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to five extra days.
- Three paid special days off each year, Volunteering Day, Celebration Day and Wellbeing Day.
- Generous pension options, with PDSA contributions starting at 5% and rising to 10%.
- Life assurance worth four times annual salary.
- AXA Health Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 wellbeing support.
- Retail, holiday and lifestyle discounts through the Fetch benefits platform.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
- 10% discount on PDSA Pet Insurance plus access to staff veterinary services.
About the Practice
PDSA is the UK's leading veterinary charity, providing vital care for pets whose owners are in financial hardship. For over a century, the charity has helped keep people and pets together, and it is now expanding its reach to support even more animals and owners.
PDSA Gillingham is described as a highly collaborative and effective hospital, with varied clinical interests across the team. The Pet Hospitals are modern and well equipped, with separate dog and cat kennelling facilities, in-house radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, piped gases and extensive orthopaedic equipment.
