Registered Veterinary Nurse

Job Description

Our client is looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse or a Student Nurse in their 2nd or 3rd year to join their progressive and cohesive team. You will have varied responsibilities including, Inpatients, Ops, GAs, Lab, X-ray, Consultations, Pharmacy, Equipment care and supporting other team members to keep every day varied.

About the Role:

The role is Full or Part Time. The full-time position is typically 40 hours per week, with a mixture of early and late shifts (either 8:30-5:00 or 11:00-7:30) and 1:4 Saturday mornings (8.30am – 12/30pm). Part time could look like 2 – 4 days per week however they are flexible and happy to discuss the working days / hours in detail.

About the Practice:

Their practice is excellently equipped with digital x-ray, operating facilities, capnograph, BP, ECG, ultrasound, digital dental x-ray, lab with much used microscope and more. They offer routine examinations, vaccinations, laboratory diagnostics, x-rays, ultrasound, medical treatments and a range of routine and soft tissue surgeries. They also have a visiting vet who performs a range of laparoscopic (keyhole) procedures, including bitch spays and retained testicle surgery. They pride themselves on getting to know their clients and patients and from this have a great local reputation and loyal clients.

Benefits:

Because their employees matter

They recognise that their people are fundamental to the success of their business. Investing in their people, premises and processes is at the heart of what they do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from –
Work-life balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Your birthday as a paid day off

Wellbeing

• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership
• Non-accidental injury support

Development

• CPD allowance
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
• All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Additional

• Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
• Pension 5% Employee/3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care