Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

VC Evidensia UK; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Cwmbran seeks a passionate Registered Veterinary Nurse for a full-time role. Offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive team culture. Ideal for candidates dedicated to excellent animal care and personal development.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Enhanced family-friendly policies

£550 CPD allowance

Access to Vetlexicon

Paw-some Benefits discount gateway

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse with excellent all-round nursing skills.
• Willingness to learn and continuously develop skills.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support colleagues and foster a collaborative environment.
• Integrate seamlessly into the team and manage tasks efficiently.
• Deliver exceptional care to patients and clients.

Skills

Animal care

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification

Job description

Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Are you a passionate and caring Registered Veterinary Nurse looking for a new opportunity in a thriving practice? Wellpets Veterinary Practice in Cardiff, are seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse to join us on a full time basis, working 40 hours per week.

Who we are looking for

The ideal candidate for this position will be a Registered Veterinary Nurse with excellent all-round nursing skills and a strong passion for animal care. You should possess a willingness to learn and continuously develop your skills, contributing positively to the practice's growth. As an enthusiastic and pro-active team member, you'll seamlessly integrate into our team, supporting your colleagues and fostering a collaborative environment. Strong organisational and communication skills are essential, enabling you to manage tasks efficiently while effectively interacting with both the team and clients. If you're dedicated, adaptable, and ready to make a difference, we'd love to have you on board!

Working pattern

This full time position involves working 40 hours per week between the hours of 08:00-19:00 (mixture of early or late shifts) and 1 in 4 Saturday mornings 08:30 - 13:00. There are no additional on-call or OOH responsibilities with this role, offering an attractive rota to support a healthy work-life balance.

About our team and culture

Wellpets Veterinary Practice is a dedicated, RCVS Accredited small animal practice located in Fairwater, Cwmbran. We take great pride in delivering exceptional care to both our patients and their owners, ensuring that every visit is met with compassion and professionalism. As a close-knit, supportive team, we foster a fun and collaborative working environment where each team member is valued and encouraged to grow. Our commitment to excellent patient care, along with our strong relationships with clients, allows us to create a positive experience for everyone who walks through our doors.

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 up to £30,000 DOE, you will benefit from -

Work-life balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
• 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

Wellpets Vets, Cwmbran

Fairwater Square, Cwmbran, Cwmbran, NP44 4TA, 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.