Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Kingfisher Veterinary Practice; Crewkerne; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Crewkerne is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their dedicated team. This full-time role offers a chance to work with a well-equipped RCVS-accredited practice, promoting a work-life balance along with ongoing professional development and benefits.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

£550 CPD allowance

Discounted treatment for your own pets

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification required.
• Experience in veterinary practice preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-standard care to patients and clients.
• Assist in surgeries and procedures.
• Support and train junior staff and new nurses.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Animal Care

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification

Job description

We are seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our busy and friendly team. This is an excellent opportunity to work at our well-equipped, RCVS-accredited Veterinary Centre located in Crewkerne, Somerset. This is a full-time role, offering 39.5 hours per week.

Be part of our supportive team

Our team consists of 7.5 Vets, 18 Nurses and a dedicated reception team! We are looking for someone to join us working a 4 day week - we understand how important a great work/life balance is, so you get to enjoy 3 days off every week and enjoy the beautiful South Somerset.

Our OOH On Call is covered by a dedicated Out Of Hours centre, who we can also refer critical inpatients to. We offer paid CPD, and extra training is encouraged with the opportunity to study for further qualifications.

Join our well-equipped site

We are an RCVS tier 2 practice incorporating 4 centres, with lots of opportunity for growth and learning.

Our main centre at Crewkerne is a fully equipped practice with up-to-date Ultrasound, endoscope, Digital x-ray and dedicated dental x-ray suite, ECG , Multi-parameters, Tonometers, full in-house Blood diagnostic machines including, Biochemistry, Haematology, electrolytes, T4, microscopy.

Separate dog and cat waiting areas and kennels - with one of our practices having achieved Silver IFSM award! We also have a regular visiting Orthopaedic Specialist so you can have a chance to advance your surgical skills.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do

We strive to give our clients top standard care whether they have been with us many years or a new client. As part of a large team you will have the back up and support of your colleagues and enjoy team events and functions. As a training practice we also support and help train the next generation of nurses.

Working hours/rota

The working hours are 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, with one Saturday morning every three weeks from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM.

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

Up to £31,000 pa DOE