Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

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

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Burry Port is seeking a confident Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their dedicated team. Offering a full-time role with flexible hours, an emphasis on work-life balance, and comprehensive support for ongoing professional development. Enjoy a variety of employee benefits including generous leave, CPD allowance, and wellness initiatives.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Increased holiday allowance based on service

Paid day off for your birthday

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted gym membership

Pawsome Benefits for retail discounts

5% Employee/3% Employer pension scheme

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• Confident in nurse consultations and managing Schedule 3 surgeries.
• Experience in triaging emergency cases.
• Ability to perform routine surgeries.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nurse consultations with clients.
• Manage Schedule 3 surgeries efficiently.
• Build strong relationships with clients.

Skills

Nurse consultations

Emergency case triaging

Routine surgeries

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification

Job description

Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Alpha Veterinary Practice is seeking an experienced full-time Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our dedicated team of four nurses. The ideal candidate will be confident and competent in conducting nurse consultations and managing Schedule 3 surgeries.

The role is Full Time, working 40 hours a week and includes working one Saturday morning in four (currently one in three due to our Head Nurse being on maternity leave). There are no out-of-hours duties. Shift times are 8am - 4:30pm and 10am til 6:30pm.

At Alpha Veterinary Practice, you’ll be part of a friendly, close-knit team in a small but busy practice where building strong relationships with clients is a priority. Conveniently located in the heart of Burry Port, our practice offers easy access to a variety of local shops and cafés for your lunch breaks. Join us for a supportive work environment and a great community feel.

What we are looking for

We are seeking a confident Registered Veterinary Nurse with experience in nurse consultations, capable of triaging emergency cases and performing routine surgeries.

What we offer

At Alpha Veterinary Practice, we offer a supportive work environment with flexible hours. If you're looking for a role that values work-life balance and strong client relationships, we’d love to hear from you.

Because our employee’s 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
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Your birthday as a paid day off
• 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 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

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

Alpha Veterinary Practice, Burry Port

40 Station Rd, Burry Port, Burry Port, SA16 0LP, 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 Lovell Varcoe from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.