Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

VC Evidensia UK; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading veterinary practice as a Registered Veterinary Nurse, where you'll engage in general nursing tasks and client care across three locations in Blackburn. Enjoy a supportive work environment with a focus on preventative healthcare, competitive salary, and numerous employee benefits including CPD allowances and private medical insurance.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

£550 CPD allowance

Discounted treatment for pets

Qualifications

• Valid driving license required for travel between locations.
• Experience in veterinary nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nurse clinics and monitor anesthesia.
• Assist veterinarians and manage stock control.
• Provide support at reception as needed.

Skills

General nursing tasks

Monitoring anesthesia

Client communication

Job description

Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Town and Country Vets are seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team across three fantastic locations in Blackburn, Clayton-le-Moors, and Whalley.

At Town and Country Vets, we prioritise preventative healthcare and case continuity, which enables you to build strong, lasting relationships with both clients and patients. The positive feedback we receive from clients on Google is a testament to the effectiveness of our approach.

As part of the team, your duties will include general nursing tasks, conducting nurse clinics, monitoring anesthesia, assisting veterinarians, maintaining and caring for equipment, managing stock control, and occasionally providing support at reception.

About Us

Town and Country Veterinary Group is based in Lancashire within easy reach of Manchester and Liverpool. We are a well-established practice with 3 branches. Our practices are well equipped with all the normal toys that you'd expect. At both Blackburn and Clayton-Le-Moors we possess digital x-ray, a separate theatre and prep area, surgical electrocautery, multi-parameter monitor, haematology and biochemistry in house, a modern laptop ultrasound machine based out of Blackburn, and the option of a visiting specialist ultrasound service at all sites for those more complex cases. Whalley serves as a branch feeding more complex cases into these two but does still possess a biochemistry machine and space for minor surgical procedures.

A valid driving license is required as this role involves working across our three locations in Blackburn, Clayton-le-Moors, and Whalley on a rota basis.

About the Team

Currently we have 8 Veterinary Surgeons, 9 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 1 Student Veterinary Nurse,1 Veterinary Care assistant, 7 Receptionists, 1 Admin, 1 Practice Manager and a Clinical Director. Our client base is loyal, and we pride ourselves on offering the best standards of service and care to patients and clients alike.

Rota patterns that work for you

Our full-time role would involve working 40 hours per week Monday – Friday, within the hours 8.30am-7.30pm. Saturdays will be 1 in 4 from 8:00am-5:00pm with time back in lieu. We value your personal time so there are no late nights, out of hours or bank holidays.

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
• 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
• 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
• 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

Town and Country Veterinary Group, Blackburn

40 King Street, Blackburn, BB2 2DH, United Kingdom

At IVC Evidensia we are a 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.

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.