Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking veterinary practice as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in Brynmawr, where your skills will be valued and developed. This role offers a fantastic work-life balance with no out-of-hours work required. You will be part of a supportive team that encourages professional growth through funded CPD and a range of other benefits. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous annual leave, and the opportunity to work in a well-equipped clinic with a focus on employee wellbeing. This is your chance to make a real difference in the lives of pets and their owners while working in a friendly and sociable environment.

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

Access to discounts with retailers

Qualifications

• Qualified Registered Veterinary Nurse with a positive attitude.
• Experience in nurse clinics and client communication is essential.

Responsibilities

• Join a team of vets and nurses to provide high-quality care.
• Participate in nurse clinics and support the veterinary team.

Skills

Veterinary Nursing

Client Communication

Team Collaboration

Clinical Skills

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse Qualification

Tools

Digital X-ray

Ultrasound Scanners

Endoscopes

Surgical Theatres

Job description

Bridge Veterinary Group are looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at across our sites at Blackwood and Brynmawr. This role will be 40 hours per week, over 5 days, and you will be part of our Saturday rota which is 1:4 worked at our main clinic in Pontllanfraith. There are no OOH or bank holidays required with this role, allowing for a great work/life balance.

About the Team and Culture

We are a team of 11 vets, 6 RVNs, plus support staff. We have 3 experienced CD's, one of whom is a medical certificate holder. We also have 2 vets completing certificates in surgery and ophthalmology. Our head nurse is also completing a certificate in ECC.

We are a nurse training practice and an ISFM accredited silver practice!

Join our friendly, sociable team who organise a range of activities including book club and bake offs.

Established for over 40 years

We are an ISFM Silver cat friendly clinic, RCVS PSS GP practice and a nurse training centre. Established for over 40 years with two branches in South Wales, we take pride in our loyal client base. We have the best of both worlds, with easy access to Cardiff, Bristol, Newport and the Countryside such as the Brecon Beacons National Park.

Blackwood has a separate cat waiting area and cat kennels, 4 consultation rooms, 2 operating theatres, a lab, x-ray room, and isolation ward.

Our facilities include:

• Digital x-ray
• Dental x-ray
• Endoscopes
• Ultrasound scanners
• Lasers
• Well-equipped surgical theatres

Brynmawr is a smaller branch with the usual equipment and you'll have the opportunity to carry out nurse clinics.

About You

We are looking for a positive and enthusiastic qualified nurse, who is looking to utilise their skills to be part of our nurse clinics. We happily support and encourage professional growth of all our team with funded CPD and more.

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