Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Paxton Veterinary Clinics; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary clinic in London is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their team. In this full-time position, you will provide care to in-patients and consult with clients, while receiving support from experienced veterinarians and staff. The clinic offers a positive and supportive work environment along with competitive benefits, including annual leave and professional development opportunities. Salary can be up to £38,000 per annum depending on experience.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

£550 CPD allowance

Company pension scheme

Discounted pet treatment

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Veterinary Nurse with clinical nursing skills.
• Experience in caring for both surgical and medical in-patients required.
• Good communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Involve in clinical nursing duties and caring for in-patients.
• Consult with clients about their pets' health.
• Work collaboratively with the veterinary team.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Consulting

Caring for in-patients

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification

Tools

Digital x-ray

Dental x-ray

Ultrasounds

Endoscopy

Multiparameter monitors

IDEXX lab machines

Tonopen

ECG

Job description

We have a wide variety of clients and cases and as a Registered Veterinary Nurse, you will be involved in all aspects of clinical nursing, consulting and caring for in-patients both surgical and medical with full support from our Head Nurse, Practice Director and seven vets. Each clinic has a dedicated receptionist, along with veterinary care assistants to support the nursing team.

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.

The clinics have digital x-ray, dental x-ray, ultrasounds, endoscopy, multiparameter monitors, in house IDEXX lab machines that perform haematology, biochemistry, electrolytes, sedivue urinalysis. We also have a Tonopen, ECG, blood pressure monitors, pulse oximetry and basic orthopaedic kit.

Join a supportive team

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

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
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Your birthday as a paid day off

• 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