Registered Veterinary Nurse

Mvsvets; Okehampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A rare opportunity for an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse to join a well-respected practice in Dartmoor. The role offers full-time hours with an excellent benefits package, including a generous CPD allowance and clear career progression. An ideal role for dedicated professionals committed to exceptional animal care.

Benefits

Pension scheme with CVS contributions

Generous CPD allowances

33 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programmes

Relocation packages

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Ideally a clinical coach or interested in becoming one.
• Previous experience of working as an RVN in small animal practice required.

Responsibilities

• Work up to 37.5 hours per week on a variable rota between 8am-6pm.
• Participate in providing veterinary care alongside a team of vets and nurses.

Skills

Experience in small animal practice

Clinical coaching

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification

Job description

Full Time Registered Veterinary Nurse position, salary up to £30k depending on experience!

We have a rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced RVN to join our successful Okeford practices on a full-time basis.

This role will be spread across our two practices, Okehampton and Chagford, in Devon.

Working within this idyllic practice located on the edge of Dartmoor, you will work alongside 7 vets and 4 other qualified veterinary nurses.

The practice itself is RCVS Accredited and ISFM silver award clinic. We are a dedicated companion animal veterinary clinic with modern facilities and an extensive range of specialist equipment, also offering referrals in dermatology and surgery.

We are looking for someone to work up to 37.5 hours per week on a variable rota between 8am-6pm, including 1:5 Saturdays (7.5 hours), with no OOH. We are open to considering part-time hours that fit within our requirements.
Ideally, the successful candidate will be a clinical coach or have an interest in becoming one.

You should have previous experience of working as an RVN within a small animal practice.

In return, we offer the following benefits:

• A pension scheme with CVS contributions
• Enhanced family-friendly policies including paternity, adoption, and maternity leave
• Fertility policies including paid leave for investigations and pregnancy loss
• A bonus scheme rewarding great performance
• Cash benefits, including Save As You Earn and Health Cash Plans
• Clear career progression
• Access to our industry-leading Knowledge Hub with free learning materials and CPD
• Generous CPD allowances with ongoing training and development
• Relocation packages
• Sponsorship if required
• 33 days annual leave, increasing with service
• Employee Assistance Programmes and access to Wellbeing Champions
• Other benefits including salary sacrifice car scheme, Bike to Work, retail discounts, discounted gym membership, and wellbeing health discounts

There are many opportunities and pathways for nurses within our wider group! If you are looking to progress into leadership or management within a practice or remotely, we can support you. We recently launched the “CVS Nursing Career Pathway” to demonstrate clear career progression for nurses across first opinion, referral, and equine practices. You can have a lifelong career here, regardless of your current interests! Click here to find out more.

CVS is committed to being a fully inclusive workplace where all colleagues are encouraged and supported to be themselves, where differences are celebrated, and where everyone feels able to deliver their best. We aim to build a workforce that reflects our diverse communities and the people we serve.

For more information, contact Emily Card at [e-mail] or click Apply Now.

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