Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

British Veterinary Association; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a confident Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their vibrant team in Barrow-in-Furness. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in a variety of tasks, including running nurse clinics, providing inpatient care, and performing lab work. With a strong emphasis on work-life balance, the practice offers flexible rota patterns and no on-call duties. Enjoy the benefits of a competitive salary, generous annual leave, and professional development opportunities. If you are passionate about animal care and want to work in a supportive environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private medical insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

£550 CPD allowance

Discounted staff pet care

Pension plan

Birthday as a paid day off

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Pawsome Benefits - discounts and cashback

Qualifications

• Confident Registered Veterinary Nurse with skills in inpatient care and lab work.
• Experience with diagnostic imaging and monitoring anaesthetics is essential.

Responsibilities

• Running nurse clinics and providing inpatient care.
• Assisting with daily practice operations and lab work.

Skills

Registered Veterinary Nurse

Inpatient care

Lab work

Diagnostic imaging

Monitoring anaesthetics

Education

Veterinary Nursing qualification

Tools

Digital x-ray

Ultrasound

Laser therapy

In-house blood facilities

Job description

We are looking for a confident Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team here at Alexander Vets. The role includes running nurse clinics, inpatient care, lab work, diagnostic imaging, monitoring anaesthetics, and assisting with the daily running of the practice.

Rota patterns that work for you

Our people are at the heart of everything that we do, that's why we know that work-life balance is vital in supporting our people to be their best selves. Our flexible approach to rota patterns and working hours offers a balance that truly flexes with you and your lifestyle no matter what stage you are in your career.

The rota includes working 4 days per week with shifts being between 8:45am and 6:15pm, with 1 day in the week being from 8:30am-12:30pm. There will be 1 in 4 Saturdays from 9:00am-12:00pm. There is no on-call or out of hours with this role. We are also happy to consider part-time applicants.

Want to know more about Alexander Vets?

Alexander Vets are based on the outskirts of the Lake District, close to some of the most scenic views the country has to offer. If you love the great outdoors, this is a great location for water sports, hiking, and adventure sports.

We are a well-established and popular small animal practice who work to the highest standards. We recently benefited from a full practice refurbishment, so we are very modern and well-equipped. Our practice boasts digital x-ray, ultrasound, laser therapy, and in-house blood facilities. We have a loyal client base which helps us provide detailed work-ups too.

Because our employees 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. Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
3. Your birthday as a paid day off

Wellbeing

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

Development

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

Professional Memberships

1. VDS cover
2. RCVS fees

Additional

1. Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers
2. Pension - 5% Employee/3% Employer
3. Discounted staff pet care

As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, 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.

Alexander Vets, Barrow

47-49 Hartington Street, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 5SL, United Kingdom

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Animals treated

Small animals

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