Consult Nurse
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Position Overview & Specifications
Consult Nurse – Northampton
Do you enjoy consults and meeting clients? Want more responsibility and progression?
Our brand new state of the art hospital has been open since October 2022 and we are looking for another consulting nurse to join our 30 nurse team. We value the input RVNs make to the team, and are looking to increase the amount of procedures and consulting the RVNS can do under the changes to the "under our care" regulations.
We are open to a flexible way of working – you can choose shift times and working patterns to suit your needs/ life outside of work. We can offer a part time or full time role to applicants, and are open to it being a job-share role. Term time only or annualised hour’s contracts available. The ideal candidate would be required to undertake some weekend work - the details of this can be discussed on application.
Why apply?
Excellent colleague facilities - coffee machine, full kitchen including air fryer, outside space for breaks
5k fund each year provided for social events/ treats for the team to spend
Progression to prescriber nurse and advanced nurse practitioner (once available)
Be part of a large, supportive hospital team
Progression to clinical coach available if desired
Have another interest? We are happy for you to become involved in social media/ charity work/ sustainability parts of the hospital
What does the role involve?
- Schedule 3 consults e.g. Cryo surgery, euthanasia’s, minor procedures
- Vaccines
- Monthly medicated injections
- Medication checks
- Long term medical case care e.g. diabetics, arthritis clinics etc.
- Blood tests
- Reporting results
- Surgery aftercare
- wound clinics
- Puppy/kitten appointments
- Triages
Our appointments are 15 minutes but we do double up on more complex and extensive consults.
Here is a testimonial from Kirstie who leads the consulting nurse team..
“My name is Kirstie, I have been a Veterinary nurse for over 20 years.
I am the lead consult nurse here at Vet4pets and I absolutely love my job.
I am very passionate about nurse consults and am very lucky that management are very supportive and also want to drive the nursing team forward.
Each day is varied, exciting and challenging. We have a great team of vets who are very supportive.
Our nursing team are fantastic, lovely new practice and a great coffee machine to see us through the day “
We offer:
- Excellent career opportunities, with support for long term development (including certificates)
- Salary- RVN from 25.5k -30k
- Varied caseloads day to day
- Paid CPD with no financial limit
- Exclusive company discounts and rewards
- Gym membership
- Birthday day off
RCVS fees, BVNA membership
DNP
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Pet Care & Veterinary
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Consult Nurse roles across Vets4Pets's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Pet Care & Veterinary.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £23,514 - £28,012 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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