Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

British Veterinary Association; City Of London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in London is seeking a motivated Veterinary Nurse to provide compassionate care and assist in daily operations. Join a supportive team where no two days are alike, and enjoy a balanced work schedule with no out-of-hours shifts. The role offers excellent development opportunities and benefits including private medical insurance and a CPD allowance.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

£550 CPD allowance

Employee Assistance Programme

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Veterinary Nurse with a passion for animal care.
• Ability to work in a supportive team environment.
• Flexible and motivated to adapt to varying day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist Vets and Admin Team with daily operations.
• Deliver exceptional care to clients and pets.
• Support a positive and empathetic clinic environment.

Skills

Compassionate animal care

Team collaboration

Client interaction

Job description

Overview

Discover an experienced support network

Are you a bubbly, motivated, and compassionate Veterinary Nurse looking for your next adventure? We\'re on the lookout for someone who\'s passionate about animal care and thrives in a supportive team environment.

No two days are the same as a Veterinary Nurse, but a typical day might include:

• Assisting our Vets and Admin Team with daily operations.
• Delivering exceptional care to our clients and their beloved pets.
• Supporting a positive, professional, and empathetic clinic environment.

Shifts

Shifts that work for you

• Full-Time Role: A 2-week rota (4 days one week, 5 days the next) averaging 38 hours per week.
• Work-Life Balance: No out-of-hours shifts required.
• Occasional Saturdays: Typically one Saturday per month, with flexibility around holiday periods.

About the Practice

Our established practice

We are a busy, first-opinion, small animal practice situated in sunny SE London /Kent, just 20 minutes by train to central London. We currently have 2 practices, equipped with a full range of diagnostics including, Idexx blood machines, and Idexx Urinalysis in-house. It also has a full dental suite with an X-ray and a great ultrasound.

Our Team

Our supportive team

Inclusive & Supportive Environment: A close-knit, welcoming team of 4 full-time Vets, 5 RVNs, and 12 supporting staff members. On our survey, our team rated us as an excellent place to work.

International Team: Diverse team members from Bulgaria, Romania, the USA, and Poland, fostering a collaborative and inclusive atmosphere.

If you\'re passionate about providing excellent care, learning from an experienced team, and working in an environment that values your personal and professional development, we\'d love to hear from you.

Why Us

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 -

Benefits

• Work-life balance
• 6.6 weeks annual leave

• 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 colleague 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

EEO and Diversity

At IVC Evidensia we are 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.