Head Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

British Veterinary Association; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse to step into a Head RVN role at a well-equipped veterinary practice in Maidstone. This position offers a dynamic caseload of small and exotic animals, allowing for continuous skill development through an excellent CPD program. Enjoy a supportive team environment with a strong emphasis on work-life balance and employee wellbeing. With flexible working arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package, this role is perfect for those looking to grow their career while making a significant impact in veterinary care. Don't miss this chance to join a renowned practice with a family-like culture!

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted gym membership

CPD allowance

Learning and development opportunities

Pension 5% Employee/3% Employer

Discounted staff pet care

VDS cover

RCVS fees

Qualifications

• Experience as a Registered Veterinary Nurse is essential.
• Ability to work with both small and exotic animals.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standards of care for small and exotic animals.
• Participate in a weekend rota and collaborate with a friendly team.

Skills

Veterinary Nursing

Exotic Animal Care

Client Care

Team Collaboration

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse Qualification

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse looking to progress into a Head RVN position at our well-equipped first and second opinion, small animal and exotic Veterinary practice in Maidstone, Kent.

Your future begins here

The successful candidate will be working alongside our friendly team of qualified vets, nurses, and animal care assistants to provide a high standard of care for our clients and hospital patients. You will mainly see small animals during the week; however, you will have the opportunity to work with some exotics.

Our Nurses see an exciting and varied small animal & exotics caseload and have the opportunity to continually develop their skills through an excellent CPD programme. Our motto is, if it fits through the door, we'll see it!

Fix or flex - find your perfect balance

Typically, this is a full-time role working 40 hours over 4 or 5 days with participation in a weekend rota and no OOH. However, part-time applications will also be considered alongside flexible working arrangements should they be needed.

What do we offer you?

A Glimpse at Our Practice… Established over 10 years ago, Trinity Vet Centre is renowned for its reputation in exotic medicine and opportunities to join this friendly team are rare. If you are interested in this rewarding role and working with a well-established business, apply now! We have a varied small animal and exotics caseload and work within a recently refurbished practice. We run four consulting rooms, an exotic ward, small animal cages, a surgical theatre, and a prep room, with radiography and ultrasonography, in addition to in-house clinical pathology and dental facilities.

We aim to provide a friendly atmosphere and welcoming team, with great transport links to reach far-away adventures in addition to local ones. …And Our Fantastic Team At Trinity, we have worked really hard to create a family-like culture and happy working environment. With several full and part-time registered veterinary nurses, many with further training in exotic species, a student nurse, and the help of our experienced reception staff, we make a great team. Further training towards certificates and areas of interest is encouraged and supported.

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

1. 6.6 weeks annual leave
2. Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

Wellbeing

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

Development

1. £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
2. Certificate support
3. Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
4. Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider
5. All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
6. Infection Prevention and Control Programme
7. Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

1. VDS cover
2. RCVS fees

Additional

1. Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with hundreds of retailers
2. Pension 5% Employee/3% Employer
3. Discounted staff pet care

At IVC Evidensia, we are 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.

Trinity Vet Centre, Maidstone

Unit 6 Hermitage Walk, Hermitage Lane, Maidstone, ME16 9NZ, United Kingdom

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Animals treated

Small animals

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