Raofi Recruitment

Are you an RVN who is happy working in a busy practice where no two days are the same? Look no further as Thurrock Vets4Pets has a great opportunity for an RVN to join them on a full time basis and to embark on a new journey where we put customers and their pets first. Our thriving small animal surgery in Thurrock has grown steadily since its’ opening and we are excited to be celebrating our 10th birthday later this year! We are based inside Pets at Home on the busy Lakeside Retail Park and offer free onsite parking and convenient access to major transport routes including the A13 and M25. We are accredited Practice by RCVS and recently renewed our PSS. We work in a lovely, purpose-built practice with state-of-the-art equipment including digital X-ray, flexible endoscopes and easy access to a 16 slice CT scanner and MRI scanner. We benefit from a well-equipped endoscopy suite, and can use minimally invasive procedures like bronchoscopy, gastroendoscopy and colonoscopy. We have orthopaedic kit for performing routine orthopaedic surgeries and also have a good ultrasound scanner with dual probes with colour Doppler facility for abdominal and heart scans. About the role: You will be joining the current supportive team of 3 Vets, 3 RVNs, 2 SVNs supported by 2 VCAs. We also have a great non clinical team consisting of 6 client care advisors, 1 practice manager and 1 business manager. We hold a variety of individual interests within the team including orthopaedics, internal medicine, and diagnostic imaging. We offer a generous CPD allowance and are happy to support the sponsorship of certificates or further studies for the right candidate. This rewarding position full time 40 hours per week and working various shifts Monday to Friday 9.00am – 7.00pm, Saturday 9.00am – 6.00pm and Sunday 10.30am – 4.30pm. There is also no OOH required and just 1 in 4 weekends. We see a real variety of cases with a ratio of approx. 60:40 dogs to cats. We perform orthopaedic procedures in-house including patella luxation, cruciate surgeries with TPLO and fracture repairs which can be done either onsite or at another local branch. We also carry out a wide variety of soft tissue surgeries. We prioritize delivering exceptional care to both patients and clients, fostering a familial and enjoyable work environment. Your happiness matters to us, and while we maintain high standards, we also believe in making sure there is a good work life balance. In return, we offer: Competitive salary starting from £27,000 dependant on experience. CPD allowance and support for advancing clinical interests. Contributory pension scheme Discount in practice for all Staff Pets Paid membership fees Free car parking AXA Life Insurance (after completion of probation period) Exclusive group discounts including 20% across the Pets at Home Group, High Street Retailers Alternatively, you can submit your application directly to us now and somebody will be in touch with you to discuss this further. We look forward to hearing from you! Pets just see people. They aren’t biased and they don’t discriminate. We take our inspiration from pets, and we value and respect difference in all its forms. Our aim is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and every colleague can help us achieve this. We encourage our people to be themselves so even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!