Southdown Veterinary Group, West Sussex

Exciting opportunity to work on the South Coast. We are currently looking for an enthusiastic, caring Qualified, Experienced or 2nd year Trainee Veterinary Nurse. You will be required to work 38 hours per week, 1 in 4 sat mornings. No Out Of Hours, excellent rota offered. CPD is encouraged. We are a friendly practice with good working conditions and equipment offering great animal and client care. To apply or for further information please contact: Lorraine Soutter (Head Nurse) or Kerry Washington (Practice Administrator) Southdown Veterinary Group, 203 Old Shoreham Road, Southwick, West Sussex BN42 4LS. Telephone: 01273 593341 or 01273 727433 (July 2008)

Animal Health Centre in Barry – Vale of Glamorgan

Veterinary Nurse required We are looking for a dynamic and motivated VN to join our enthusiastic team of nurses, in our friendly, small animal practice in the Vale of Glamorgan. Have you got what it takes to promote the role of the nurse within the practice, to assist with the learning and development of the junior nurses (assessor qualification an advantage) and to work alongside the Head Nurse to ensure the smooth running of the practice? Do you thrive on providing a high standard of care to your patients and want to develop your nursing skills. If so then please submit your CV and covering letter to: Kirstie Kirk – Clinical Director BAHC 51-53 Tynewydd Rd, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan CF62 8AZ (July 2008)

Petmedics, Greater Manchester area

PetMedics is the UK’s largest emergency clinic looking after over 30 practices in the Greater Manchester area. We see lots of challenging and interesting medical, surgical and trauma cases which require dedicated nursing. A position in our clinic offer nurses the opportunity to use and expand their skills, working alongside diploma holder nurses and certificate holder vets who will be happy to provide support and education, and welcome you to our professional and caring nursing team. A full time position working 1pm-11pm on the evening team on a 4 on, 4 off rota is currently available – please telephone Louise O’Dwyer dip AVN (Surgical & Medical) on 0161 794 4999 for further information. (July 2008)

Tilehurst Veterinary Centre, Berkshire

We are looking to recruit a QVN or 2nd year student to join our dedicated and enthusiastic team at our friendly, well equipped Tier 2 small animal surgery. You will need excellent communication and client skills and share our passion for delivering great animal care. In return we will offer fantastic support and encouragement in developing your nursing skills and a competitive salary. There are no emergency OOH duties but there is a rota for the night-time and weekend care of in patients. If you would like to join us in providing the highest level of care for our clients and their pets, please send your CV to Julie Pike, Tilehurst Veterinary Centre, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 5AR. (July 2008)

Buchanan Veterinary Group, Manchester

Head Nurse Opportunity. Our head nurse of three years is leaving us to have a baby and so we are looking to fill her shoes. A qualified, experienced nurse is preferable possibly with the A1 award. The role is varied with duties including general nursing, nurse clinics, puppy parties, promoting the practice and organising events such as “sounds scary”, whilst managing a small team of dedicated nurses. The individual must be highly motivated and possess good communication and organisational skills. The position is to be based at the Urmston Branch in Manchester, consisting of a 40hr week Monday to Friday, minimal weekend work and no out of hours. There is an excellent flat available if necessary. This is a friendly, low stress practice with huge potential. For more information please phone Michelle Calvert on 0161 7481124 (April 2008)

Raddenstiles Veterinary Surgeons, Exmouth

Qualified VN or 2nd Year Trainee required. We are looking to recruit at our Purpose Built, Well Equipped, Busy, Small Animal Veterinary Practice in Devon. A nurse who is enthusiastic to develop their nursing skills within our friendly team. CPD and A1 encouraged. Please send your CV and covering letter to our Clinical director Chris Ridge at: Raddenstiles Veterinary Surgeons, Liverton Business Park Salterton Road, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 2NR  (October 2007).

Buchanan Veterinary Group, Manchester

Buchanans is a 4 branch, 5 vet small animal practice. The position is at our Monton branch (10minutes from Manchester City Centre). We are looking for a nurse who is pro-active and self motivated and someone who would go that extra mile for our loyal clients. This branch has huge potential to grow and working for a large group offers good career progression. No OOH. Minimal weekend cover. 40 hour week Monday-Friday (between 8am-7.30pm). Main duties to include, general theatre work, admit/discharge, post op checks, nurse clinics, puppy parties, promoting in-house promotions and some reception. To apply please contact : Practice Manager, Samantha Clayton 0161 748 1124 Or email: Samantha.clayton@cvsvets.com or Head Nurse, Michelle Calvert on 0161 748 1124. (October 2007)

White Lion Veterinary Clinic, South Hetton, Co Durham

Part–time VN needed Our busy sa practice in South Hetton is looking for an experienced non-qualified nurse or qualified VN to work Fridays 9am – 3pm. Please contact M Jobling at White Lion Veterinary Clinic, 1 Hall Street, South Hetton, Co Durham DH6 2TU or email michelle.jobling@firstvets.com to discuss this position. (September 2007)

Firstvets, Aldridge, West Midlands

VN (Assessor qualified) Maternity Cover. Firstvets is looking for an experienced nurse to work in our Aldridge surgery to cover at least six months maternity leave commencing 1st September 07. This is a full-time post working a shared rota, 40 hours per week including 1 in 4 weekends. Accommodation can be provided. Please send cv and covering letter to Jayne Leete at firstvets, 39 Leighswood Road, Aldridge, Walsall, West Midlands WS9 8AH. Telephone 01922 451158 (July 2007)

Active Vetcare, Beechwood Veterinary Centre, Berkshire.

Beechwood Veterinary Centre, a well equipped and friendly S.A. training practice, is looking to recruit an experienced veterinary nurse to join our dedicated and enthusiastic team in providing the highest level of care for our clients and their pets. You will need excellent communication and client skills and share our passion for delivering great animal care. In turn we will offer fantastic support in developing your nursing skills, very reasonable OOH duties and a competitive salary. If you would like to join our forward thinking company send your CV to Helen Shreeve, Beechwood Veterinary Centre, 35 Beechwood Avenue, Woodley, Berkshire RG5 3DE. or email helens@activevetcare.co.uk  (July 2007)

Harris, Hill &Gibbons, Wiltshire

Qualified Senior VN required for full time position in one of our well-established SA training practices in Wiltshire. High standard of communication & client skills required.  You should be self-motivated and have the ability to lead a team. Your responsibilities will include the training and development of the junior nurses.  A1 qualification an advantage but not essential as training can be provided. 1: 8 shared rota for OOH duties. No phone duties. CPD funded. Attractive salary (dependent on experience). Accommodation if required. Contact Alison Whitehouse on 01225 862656 or email: alisonw@hhgvets.co.uk (June 2007)

Regan and Colleagues, Greater Manchester Area

Greater Manchester Area. We are a Busy, well equipped and friendly small animal veterinary practice that require a Qualified or Experienced Veterinary Nurse to join our team. We are looking for someone with a high standard of communication and client skills with self motivation and ability to work as a team player. Applications to: Emmashepley@aol.com Regan and Colleagues, 349-351 Bury Road, Bolton BL2 6BB. Telephone: 01204 398427 email: Emmashepley@aol.com (June 2007)

Orchard Veterinary Centre, Nottingham

Brilliant Opportunity. We are a 2 ½ Vet, rapidly expanding first opinion and surgical referral small animal VNTP, looking for a qualified VN to complement our team of dedicated nurses. You will be given the chance to develop your schedule 3 and nurse clinic skills. CPD funded and encouraged. If you want to work in a practice which prides itself with a high standard of client and patient care we would love to hear from you. Please contact Lucy Byers, Head VN at: Orchard Veterinary Centre, 105 Perry Road, Sherwood, Nottingham NG5 3AD. Telephone: 0115 9693565 (June 2007)

Barton Veterinary Hospital, Canterbury

Full time qualified Veterinary Nurse (or second year trainee) required for busy Veterinary Hospital and Referral Centre in beautiful Kent to join team of 6 vets and 9 nurses. Must be good team player with GSOH. No OOH but Saturday mornings on a rota. Julli Elliot, Barton Veterinary Hospital, 34 New Dover Road, Canterbury, CT1 3BH. Tel: 01227 765522 or email: cvsbvh@aol.com (June 2007)