Head Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Grove Lodge Veterinary Group; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Maidstone seeks an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse ready to progress to a Head Nurse role. This full-time position offers diverse responsibilities in a supportive team, fostering skill development and career growth within a welcoming environment. Strong emphasis on work-life balance and continuing professional education.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

£550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid CPD leave

Pawsome Benefits rewards program

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary nursing with a focus on small and exotic animals.
• Ability to work in a team and provide exceptional animal care.
• Open to both full and part-time applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for small animals and exotics alongside qualified vets.
• Manage a diverse caseload with opportunities for CPD and skill development.
• Participate in a weekend rota without out-of-hours shifts.

Skills

Veterinary Nursing

Exotic Animal Care

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse Qualification

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse to progress into a Head Nurse position at Trinity Vets, a well-equipped first and second opinion small animal and exotic veterinary practice in Maidstone, Kent. We are also open to considering applicants for an RVN position, with the potential to advance into a Head Nurse role. Our fantastic team is happy to discuss both options to find the best fit.

Your future begins here

The successful candidate will work alongside our friendly and dedicated team of qualified vets, nurses, and animal care assistants to provide exceptional care for our clients and patients. While the role will primarily involve treating small animals, there will also be opportunities to work with exotics.

Our nurses manage a diverse and exciting caseload of small animals and exotics, with plenty of opportunities to expand and develop their skills through excellent CPD support. Our motto is: If it fits through the door, we’ll see it!

Fix or flex - find your perfect balance

This is typically a full-time role, working 40 hours over 4 or 5 days, with participation in a weekend rota and no out-of-hours shifts. However, we also welcome part-time applications and are open to discussing flexible working arrangements to suit your needs.

What do we offer you?

Established over 10 years ago, Trinity Vet Centre is highly regarded for its expertise in exotic medicine. Opportunities to join our friendly team are rare, so if you're interested in a rewarding role with a well-established practice, apply now! We handle a varied small animal and exotics caseload and work within a recently refurbished facility. Our practice is equipped with four consulting rooms, an exotic ward, small animal cages, a surgical theatre, a prep room, radiography and ultrasonography, as well as in-house clinical pathology and dental facilities.

We pride ourselves on providing a welcoming, friendly atmosphere with great transport links, making it easy to explore both local and far-away adventures.

At Trinity, we've worked hard to foster a family-like culture and a positive working environment. Our team includes several full and part-time Registered Veterinary Nurses, many with additional training in exotic species, a student nurse, and experienced reception staff. Together, we make an outstanding team. We actively encourage and support further training, including certificates and areas of interest, to help our team continue to grow professionally.

Because our people matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -

Work-life balance

*6.6 weeks annual leave

*Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

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

*£550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid CPD leave pro rata

*Certificate support

*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

At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Up to £35,000 DOE