Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

VC Evidensia UK; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse to join a vibrant team dedicated to animal care. This role offers a diverse range of responsibilities, including consults, inpatient care, and lab work, all within a supportive environment. The practice is equipped with advanced tools like ultrasound and digital x-ray technology, ensuring you have the resources to excel. The position promotes a healthy work-life balance with flexible hours and a commitment to ongoing professional development. If you are passionate about animal welfare and eager to grow in your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted gym membership

£550 CPD allowance

VDS cover

RCVS fees

Pension 5% Employee/3% Employer

Discounted staff pet care

Pawsome Benefits - discounts with retailers

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary nursing with a focus on small animals.
• Ability to perform various tasks including consults, inpatient care, and lab work.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to small animals in a supportive team environment.
• Participate in consults, theatre procedures, and assist with imaging and lab work.

Skills

Veterinary Nursing

Patient Care

Theatre Skills

Imaging Techniques

Lab Work

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification

Tools

Ultrasound machine

Digital x-ray

Dental x-ray

Multiparameters

Oxygen concentrator

Endoscope

Phovia light therapy

Cautery

Suction

Tonometry

Job description

Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

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.

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.

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
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership
• Non-accidental injury support

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

Additional Benefits

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

White Cross Vets, Kings Heath

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

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 eager 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.

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Bethany Baker from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.