Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic and supportive veterinary practice in Birmingham as a Registered Veterinary Nurse. This role offers a fantastic work-life balance with flexible shifts, allowing you to thrive in a collaborative environment. You'll work alongside a dedicated team, utilizing advanced equipment such as ultrasound and CT for diverse animal care. The position provides opportunities for professional development, including a generous CPD allowance and access to an online encyclopaedia. Enjoy a range of benefits including private medical insurance, a pension scheme, and discounts for your pets. If you're passionate about animal care and want to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

£550 CPD allowance

Company pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted pet treatment

Flexible voluntary benefits

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic RVN with a qualification in Veterinary Nursing.
• Experience in nursing small animals and working in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support a large team of Vets and Nurses in all aspects of nursing.
• Provide care to small animals and assist in various procedures.

Skills

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

Veterinary Nursing

Communication Skills

Education

Qualification as a Veterinary Nurse

Tools

Ultrasound

CT Scanner

K-laser

Endoscopy

Dental X-ray

Job description

We are looking for a hardworking and enthusiastic RVN to work alongside our large team of Vets, Nurses, Student Nurses, Veterinary Auxiliaries and Receptionists. The role will include all aspects of nursing. The position is based at our branch in Harborne, located in the West Midlands on the outskirts of Birmingham. We have great transport links into Birmingham city centre and are lucky enough to have some beautiful rural areas nearby too such as Kinver, Clent Hills and the Lickey Hills. You'll be mainly based at our Harborne site; however, there will be occasions in which you'll be required to cover at our other local branches.

Work life balance that works for you

Our people are at the heart of everything that we do, that's why we know that a good 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. Ideally, we're looking for someone to cover a full time role by working 40 hours per week. Shifts will be varied between 6, 8 or 10 hours, between 7am and 7.30pm Monday to Friday and 8-12.30 on Saturdays.

About us

We have ultrasound, CT, K-laser, Endoscopy and laparoscopy and dental xray which allow us to offer a wide range of services to our clients. At our hospital, we have 3-5 vets working per day and certificate holders in multiple disciplines (surgery, medicine, cardiology, exotic species, ophthalmology and ECC). As a practice, we support various local charities, and this makes up some of our caseload.

Manor Vets is built up of 24 Veterinary Surgeons, 25 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 7 Student Veterinary Nurses, 9 Veterinary Auxiliaries, 17 Receptionists, 4 admin staff and a team of managers, each one a vital part of our team. We have certificate holders across our practices in various disciplines which allows us to keep a large and varied caseload in-house.

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:

1. 6.6 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 employee 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, 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.

Lordswood Vets, Harborne

39 Lordswood Road, Harborne, Birmingham, B17 9QT, United Kingdom

Animals treated: Small animals

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