Bridge Referrals in South Tyneside is on the lookout for highly motivated veterinary referral night nurses to join their busy independent referral hospital.

This full-time position will involve all aspects of nursing care for inpatients. The ideal candidate will work well under pressure and manage tasks independently. A collaborative spirit and the ability to thrive in the varied environment of a veterinary referral hospital are essential.

The successful applicants must be able to commit to a rolling rota of 40 hours per week (38 hours, half-hour paid lunch per 10-hour shift), including weekend and bank holiday shifts. Training and support will be offered in areas that are unfamiliar.

Skills, knowledge and experience:

• A proactive attitude and motivation to work independently
• Adapt well and have the ability to learn
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Highly motivated to provide the best quality patient care
• Confident when speaking to clients
• Ability to work at a fast pace under pressure
• Competent IT skills

• 5 weeks' holiday plus bank holidays
• Paid birthday holiday
• Paid lunch break
• Generous sick and parental leave policies
• Employer contribution pension scheme
• CPD allowance + in-house training
• Generous staff discount scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Salary starting from £34,000, dependent on experience and qualifications

To apply for this position please email your CV with a cover note to jobs@bridgereferrals.co.uk