Registered Veterinary Nurse - Part-Time FTC

Abivale Veterinary Group, Wallingford

Wallingford

On-site

GBP 22,725 - 27,775

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private medical insurance

£550 CPD allowance

Pension scheme

Discounted staff pet care

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

A veterinary practice in South Oxfordshire is seeking a qualified RVN to work 24-32 hours per week on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The position involves general nursing duties, anaesthesia, and inpatient care. Ideal candidates will enjoy a collaborative and friendly work environment and have opportunities for professional development. Salary up to £25,250 depending on experience, with excellent benefits including private medical insurance and generous annual leave.

Qualifications

Qualified RVN needed for a dynamic team.
Experience in small animal care is preferred.
Ability to work flexibly over 3-4 days.

Responsibilities

Deliver high standards of client and patient care.
Participate in varied caseload including emergencies.
Support professional development of staff.

Skills

General nursing duties

Anaesthesia

Radiology

Ultrasonography

Inpatient care

Team collaboration

Education

Relevant veterinary qualification (RVN)

Tools

Ultrasound

X-ray

Endoscope

Dental x-ray

Job description

Join our collaborative team at Abivale

We are looking for a qualified RVN to work 24-32 hours per week on a 12-month fixed-term contract, we would consider someone newly qualified, to join our friendly and cohesive team. You will work closely with the rest of our clinical and support team in promoting high standards of client and patient care. This role will primarily be based in Wallingford but shifts will need to be carried out in our other branches.

We are a well-established, small animal practice in South Oxfordshire. We practice out of four surgeries in Abingdon, Didcot, Wallingford and Wantage. This role is mainly based at our Wallingford and Abingdon sites.

We have a varied caseload, and the role includes general nursing duties, anaesthesia, radiology, ultrasonography, and hospital inpatient care as we are a 24-hour emergency care provider. The role is a 24-32 hours per week over 3 or 4 days with 8 hour shifts, 1 in 5 weekends Saturday and Sunday with TOIL for weekends worked. There is no out-of-hours work as we have a dedicated night team who cover this. Bank holidays are on a rota basis.

Find your next move with us

At Abivale we have a range of equipment including ultrasound, x-ray, endoscope, dental x-ray, and a lab where we do a variety of in-house blood work. We are the 24-hour emergency care provider for the surrounding area and have a dedicated night team of vets and nurses. The main practice in Abingdon is in walking distance to the historic town centre of Abingdon, Oxfordshire.

Our team currently consists of 9 Vets, 8 RVNs, 3 SVNs, 7 receptionists and 3 ANAs along with an admin team. We are also a nurse training practice. We are a very friendly and welcoming team and would want someone proactive who also has a good sense of humour.

We actively encourage and support all our staff in their professional and personal development as we are a nurse training practice.

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

Private medical insurance
Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
Cycle to Work scheme
Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
Non-accidental injury support

Development