Bridge Referrals places team work at the heart of our ethos. We take pride in our dedication to offering the highest standards in veterinary care. We envisage developing a highly motivated team by investing in their training, career prospects, job satisfaction and wellbeing. We want to empower our staff to take pride in the service they provide and work to the best of their ability. We are committed to individual career advancement and dedicated to promoting a healthy work life balance.
Bridge Referrals are now looking to fulfil the following positions as we grow through 2023:
Closing date for all current vacancies is Thursday, 30th November 2023
Internal Medicine Clinician
Veterinary Nurses
Veterinary Night Nurse
Reception/Administration
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| Further study actively encouraged and funded
Salary – Dependent on experience
We are now looking for an additional clinician in internal medicine (RCVS advanced practitioner or working towards a certificate in internal medicine, Diploma holder) to work within our busy medicine department on a full or part time basis.
The position involves the management of a wide and varied daily caseload. You will have hour-long consultations to fully discuss the options for treatment with the client, and the time to fully investigate as required. You will also provide support and friendly advice to our referring veterinary surgeons.
You will have access to advanced equipment including CT, MRI (currently visiting until installation), state-of-the-art ultrasound (including advanced portable bed-side ultrasonography), high resolution video endoscopy (bronchoscopy, gastroenteroscopy, cystoscopy and rigid endoscopy) and digital radiography. There is a fully equipped in-house laboratory and we also work closely with our reference laboratory to allow thorough case investigation. We have a chemotherapy suite and isolation facilities, and our anaesthetic equipment includes multiparameter monitoring, ventilator capability and a full array of syringe drivers and drip pumps.
The position is based on a 40-hour working week over four days, with 5 weeks holiday allowance plus bank holidays. You will also get a day’s holiday for your birthday. RCVS and VDS fees are paid and we offer a generous CPD allowance. This is a unique position where you will have the opportunity to develop and focus your skills in areas that you are interested in. Further study and training is actively encouraged. We have planned future expansion, including MRI installation, fluoroscopy and further disciplines. Salary is negotiable and commensurate with experience and qualifications.
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 – £29,700+ (dependent on experience and qualifications)
We are looking for a highly motivated full or part-time veterinary nurse who can thrive in our high-quality hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to join our new referral team for a passionate and enthusiastic qualified Registered Nurse. You will be part of Team Bridge as we start out on this amazing journey to make Bridge Referrals the best in the area for our patients and our staff. The position will involve all aspects of nursing care for inpatients. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work well under pressure and independently. You should work well in a team, and thrive in the varied environment of a veterinary hospital.
You should commit to a rolling rota of 40 hours per week including weekend and bank holiday shifts. Previous referral nursing experience is preferred, we offer training and support in areas that are unfamiliar.
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
- A proactive attitude and ability to work independently.
- Adapt well and have the ability to learn
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Highly motivated to provide excellent service to clients and the hospital.
- 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 – £31,900+ (dependent on experience and qualifications)
We are looking for a highly motivated full or part-time veterinary nurse who can thrive in our high-quality hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to join our new referral team for a passionate and enthusiastic qualified Registered Nurse. You will be part of Team Bridge as we start out on this amazing journey to make Bridge Referrals the best in the area for our patients and our staff. The position will involve all aspects of nursing care for inpatients. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work well under pressure and also be self-sufficient. You should work well in a team, and thrive in the varied environment of a veterinary hospital.
You should commit to a rolling rota of 40 hours per week including weekend and bank holiday shifts. This works out at approximately 12 shifts per month. Previous referral nursing experience is preferred, but not essential, as we offer training and support to fully qualified RVNs joining the practice from primary care.
You will be responsible for providing exceptional care to your referral inpatients, as well as handling any emergencies during the night. You will be caring for a mix of critical cases, medical and surgical inpatients. The role will be best suited to an experienced nurse with an interest in night and emergency work, however we will welcome applications from motivated new graduates with a passion for establishing a career in OOH referrals.
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
- A proactive attitude and ability to work independently.
- Adapt well and have the ability to learn
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Highly motivated to provide excellent service to clients and the hospital.
- 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
Salary – £21k+ (dependent on experience and qualifications)
We are looking for someone highly motivated to join the Client Care team in our new multi-discipline veterinary hospital in a full or part-time role, based on a 40 hour week. As the first point of contact for our clients the role of receptionist requires you to have excellent communication and customer service skills, a welcoming friendly manner and a love of pets and people.
The ideal candidate should work well in a team, and thrive in the varied environment of a veterinary hospital. You will have a positive attitude, be used to working under pressure effectively with a high attention to detail, and in a fast-paced environment. We are looking for someone to make an important contribution to the effective delivery of administrative and customer care services.
You should commit to a rolling rota including weekend and bank holiday shifts. Previous reception experience is preferred, but not essential, as we offer training and support.
Duties and responsibilities include:
- Manage and deal with appointment bookings in a professional and efficient manner.
- Answer and make calls to veterinary practices, insurance companies and clients.
- Have a high level of attention to detail to make sure paperwork is completed and correct to support the team and wider business.
- Bereavement handling – offer emotional assistance to clients in sensitive situations.
- Show awareness of financial control within the practice and follow up with clients for outstanding payments.
- Keep waiting areas, consulting rooms, and offices, stocked and clean.
- Be courteous & polite when dealing with clients and colleagues.
- Work closely with clinicians, the nursing teams and management to maximise the efficiency of the hospital.
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
- A proactive attitude and ability to work independently.
- Adapt well and have the ability to learn
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Highly motivated to provide excellent service to clients and the hospital.
- Ability to work at a fast pace under pressure.
- Competent IT skills
