Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Paxton Veterinary Clinics; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused veterinary clinic is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their team in London. The role involves all general nursing duties including caring for inpatients, surgeries, and consultations. The ideal candidate will have a Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification and will enjoy working in a supportive team environment. The clinic offers extensive benefits, including a competitive salary, CPD allowance, and a focus on employee wellbeing.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

£550 CPD allowance

Company pension scheme

Discounted treatment for pets

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification is required.
• Experience in general veterinary nursing including inpatient care, surgery, and consultations.

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary nursing duties including care for inpatients and surgeries.
• Work collaboratively in a supportive team environment.

Skills

Veterinary nursing

Teamwork

Patient care

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification

Job description

Overview

We have a rare opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team. The role will involve all general veterinary nursing duties including inpatients, surgery and consultations, across both of our sites.

About us

We have two clinics, located on either side of Crystal Palace, in South London with excellent transport links. Both sites offer the same great level of equipment and standard of care and have been established for over 50 years making us a real part of the community.

Equipment and facilities across the clinics include digital x-ray, dental x-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, multiparameter monitors and in-house IDEXX lab machines for haematology, biochemistry, electrolytes and urinalysis. We also have a Tonopen, ECG, blood pressure monitors, pulse oximetry and a basic orthopaedic kit.

Join a supportive team

Our team is made up of our Head Nurse, Practice Manager and seven vets. Each clinic has a dedicated receptionist, along with veterinary care assistants to support the nursing team of five. We are a friendly team, working in a happy, positive, and supportive workplace and we value everyone’s contribution and are keen to always share knowledge across the team.

Working hours / rota

This is a full-time position with a shift pattern that includes a mix of early, mid, and late shifts, plus 1:5 Saturday (with time off in lieu). Typical shift hours vary between 8:00-17:00, 8:30-17:30, 9:00-18:00, and 10:15-19:15.

Because our people matter

Benefits and development

• Work-life balance
  6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
• 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
• Up to £38,000pa DOE