Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant and supportive team as a Registered Veterinary Nurse at a leading veterinary practice. This role offers a mix of responsibilities, including consults, inpatient care, and use of advanced medical equipment. You'll work alongside an experienced team dedicated to ongoing development and job satisfaction. Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with flexible hours and a range of benefits, including generous leave and professional development opportunities. If you're passionate about animal care and looking for a rewarding position, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted gym membership

CPD allowance

Pawsome Benefits

Discounted staff pet care

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse with experience in varied roles including consults and inpatient care.
• Strong skills in imaging and lab work are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent patient care and support in theatre and imaging.
• Participate in shared responsibilities across the nursing team.

Skills

Veterinary Nursing

Patient Care

Theatre Skills

Imaging Techniques

Laboratory Work

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification

Tools

Ultrasound Machine

Digital X-ray

Dental X-ray

Oxygen Concentrator

Endoscope

Job description

We're thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at White Cross Vets, Kings Heath.

Our nurses have a varied role, including consults, inpatient care, theatre, imaging, and lab work, and we ensure responsibilities are shared equally across the team.

Join an Advanced Team

Our current team is made up of 8 Veterinary Surgeons, 9 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 1 fantastic Student Veterinary Nurse, 3 VCAs, and a wonderful group of 5 Client Care Coordinators. We have a brand-new ultrasound machine, digital x-ray, dental x-ray, multiparameters, oxygen concentrator, osmosis machine, endoscope, Phovia light therapy, cautery, suction, and tonometry. We are also a Cat and Rabbit Friendly practice.

We're a lively and approachable team, and we're committed to ensuring you have great job satisfaction here. We have Certificate holders in medicine, imaging, and surgery, and two vets currently completing certificates in feline medicine and exotics. We also have an RVN working towards an anaesthesia certificate. We're eager to learn about your interests and are passionate about supporting your ongoing development.

Outside of work, we love to unwind by attending the pub quiz across the road, as well as spending our monthly wellbeing afternoons practicing for the quiz or enjoying movies, arts and crafts, and games!

We're ideally located with excellent transport links, including various bus routes right outside the practice and Yardley Wood and Kings Norton train stations within walking distance. We're surrounded by local shops and coffee shops, making it a great place to work and relax.

Working Hours

We're looking for a full-time nurse working 37.5 hours per week, but we're also open to applicants seeking more flexible or part-time hours. The role includes participating in a 1:5 Saturday rota (with TOIL), but there are no out-of-hours duties required. With a mix of early and late shifts, you'll enjoy a healthy work-life balance.

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 100's of retailers
2. Pension 5% Employee/3% Employer
3. Discounted staff pet care

White Cross Vets, Kings Heath

283 Alcester Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B14 6EB, United Kingdom

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Animals treated

Small animals

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