Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

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

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary care is seeking a friendly and enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse for a maternity cover role. This varied position involves anesthetic monitoring, nursing consultations, and assisting Vets, all within a supportive team environment. With a focus on work-life balance, the clinic offers flexible working options and a competitive salary. You'll benefit from generous annual leave, private medical insurance, and a commitment to professional development, including a CPD allowance. Join a dedicated team committed to providing exceptional care to pets while enjoying a fulfilling career in veterinary nursing.

Benefits

6.6 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

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse with experience in anesthetic monitoring and nursing consultations.
• Ability to assist Vets and manage reception work effectively.

Responsibilities

• Monitor anesthetics and provide nursing consultations to clients.
• Assist Vets in procedures and manage reception tasks.

Skills

Anesthetic Monitoring

Nursing Consultations

Reception Work

Assisting Vets

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse Qualification

Tools

Digital X-Rays

In-house Lab

Ultrasound Scanner

Job description

Maternity cover RVN

Lydon Vet Clinic , Birmingham

The Role

We are looking for a friendly and enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse to join us here at Scott & Lydon Vets, Birmingham on a maternity cover contract. This is a varied role which will include anesthetic monitoring, nursing consultations, reception work, and assisting the Vets.

Flexible working options

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. Whether you are looking to fix or flex your work patterns, we can find the right solution for you. Our standard full-time rota is 40 hours per week over 5 days.

About Us

We are a small animal clinic in the heart of Kingstanding with another friendly practice just 10 minutes away in Great Barr. We have fantastic links to the M5/M6 motorway. Our fantastic team is made up of 5 vets, 5 RVNs, 2 student nurses, and 3 receptionists, supported by our Clinical Director and Practice Manager working between the two branches. We are equipped with excellent facilities including an in-house lab with biochemistry and haematology, digital x-rays, and a decent ultrasound scanner.

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, inclusive of bank holidays
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

Wellbeing

• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing

Development

• £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
• Certificate support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
• All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Colleague Benefits

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