Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking veterinary practice in Balfron as a Registered Veterinary Nurse, where your skills will shine in a supportive environment. This role offers a perfect blend of flexible working hours and a commitment to work-life balance, allowing you to enjoy the beautiful Scottish countryside while providing top-notch care to pets. With a dedicated team, you will engage in various nursing duties, from assisting in theatre to providing inpatient care. The practice prioritizes your professional development with CPD allowances and a range of wellbeing benefits, making it an ideal place to grow your career while maintaining a fulfilling personal life.

Benefits

6.8 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

£550 CPD allowance

Company pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted treatment for pets

Access to discounts/cashback with retailers

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse with experience in anaesthesia, laboratory work, and inpatient care.
• Ability to work in a team and comfortable with sole charge responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care including anaesthesia monitoring and laboratory work.
• Assist in theatre and manage cleaning of clinical areas and equipment.

Skills

Veterinary Nursing

Anaesthesia Monitoring

Laboratory Work

Radiography

Inpatient Care

Consulting

Cleaning and Maintenance

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse Qualification

Job description

It's your time to shine at Jackson Vets

We are on the lookout for a dedicated and enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will be working at our site in Balfron alongside our sister practice, Struthers & Scott in Killearn, the time will be shared between both sites as we would be happy to work days around the right candidate. You will be part of a well-established team providing all aspects of nursing including assisting in theatre, monitoring of anaesthesia, laboratory work, radiography including dental radiography, inpatient care, consulting, cleaning and maintenance of clinical areas and equipment. You will be hardworking, a team player, and comfortable with sole charge.

Fix or flex - find your perfect balance

Our flexible approach to rota patterns and working hours truly tips the scale on your work-life balance. We know that everyone has demands and priorities outside of their career and we want to make it brilliantly easy for you to strike the right balance.

Ideally we are looking to cover 40 hours per week over 5 days; however, we are happy to consider and discuss flexible working options. Shift patterns would include 8:30am - 4:30pm and 10am - 6pm, with a share of 1 in 4 Saturday mornings from 8:30am - 12:30pm.

Purpose-built for amazing care

Jackson Vets were established in 1985 and moved to the current beautiful modern premises in Balfron in October 2024, offering veterinary services in the community for more than 30 years. We understand our clients' needs, which is why we offer 24-hour emergency call-out services and have a team of experienced veterinary surgeons and support staff who can look after all kinds of domestic pets.

Balfron offers the perfect balance between rural charm and urban convenience, being just 25 minutes from Glasgow with excellent transport links to the city. Nestled near the Trossachs and Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, it's a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, offering opportunities for hiking, cycling, water sports, and exploring stunning natural landscapes. Whether you prefer the vibrant cultural scene of Glasgow or the tranquillity of Scotland's great outdoors, Balfron provides the best of both worlds.

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. 6.8 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
2. Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

Wellbeing

1. Private Medical Insurance
2. Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
3. Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
4. Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing

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

Colleague Benefits

1. Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
2. Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
3. Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
4. Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
5. Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice

At IVC Evidensia we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, and 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.

Struthers & Scott - Jackson Vets

Units 6 & 7 Dunkeld Court, Balfron Business Hub, Balfron, G63 0AZ, United Kingdom

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Animals treated

Small animals

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