Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

British Veterinary Association; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated small animal practice in Ferndown is seeking a passionate RVN to join its supportive team. The ideal candidate will have strong nursing experience and excellent customer service skills. This full-time role offers a competitive salary along with generous annual leave, CPD allowance, and various wellbeing initiatives. It's an opportunity to thrive in a caring environment while making a meaningful impact on pet health care.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Discounted gym membership

CPD allowance of £550

Pension scheme

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• Must be dedicated and adaptable.
• Ready to provide exceptional pet healthcare.
• Commitment to delivering outstanding client service.

Responsibilities

• Become an integral part of the veterinary team.
• Provide outstanding patient care.
• Build strong relationships with clients.

Skills

Strong general nursing experience

Excellent customer service skills

Genuine passion for animal welfare

Cheerful and approachable

Job description

Overview

Are you a passionate and motivated RVN seeking to join a supportive and friendly team? We have an exciting opportunity at St Mary's Vets in Ferndown, Dorset, for a dedicated individual to become an integral part of our well-established and welcoming team.

Who we are looking for

We are seeking an RVN with strong general nursing experience, excellent customer service skills, and a genuine passion for animal welfare. The ideal candidate will be cheerful, approachable, and enthusiastic, with a commitment to providing exceptional pet healthcare and delivering outstanding client service. If you're dedicated, adaptable, and ready to make a difference, we'd love to have you on board!

About the Team and Culture

St Mary's Vets is a dedicated small animal practice located in Ferndown, Dorset. We take great pride in providing exceptional care to our patients and their owners, ensuring each visit is met with kindness, professionalism, and compassion. As a close-knit, 3-vet team, we foster a supportive and collaborative working environment where everyone is valued and encouraged to grow. This role would be ideal for someone who is driven, ready for a challenge, and eager to make a real difference to the practice. We\'re looking for a passionate individual who is ready to get stuck in and help us continue delivering outstanding patient care while building strong relationships with our clients.

The rota

This is a full-time position, offering 40 hours per week. The working hours are as follows: two days per week 8:30 AM - 6:45 PM, three days per week 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM, and one Saturday in three 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM. There are no out-of-hours or bank holiday shifts.

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
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

Wellbeing

• 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