Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

British Veterinary Association; Honiton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Honiton seeks a dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse. The role involves nursing duties in a friendly environment with strong emphasis on employee wellbeing and professional development. Benefits include competitive salary, annual leave, and CPD funding.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

£550 CPD allowance

Pension scheme

Discounted treatment for pets

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in first opinion nursing duties required.
• Ability to work both in consults and operating.
• CPD commitment encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Perform all first opinion nursing duties as needed.
• Split shifts between consults and operating.

Skills

Veterinary Nursing

Client Care

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse Qualification

Job description

Here at New Street Vets, Honiton, we are looking for a dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team. The role will involve all first opinion nursing duties with shifts being split between consults and operating.

About us

At New Street Vets, we are a small, friendly 1st opinion practice based in the beautiful East Devon, close to the sea and countryside. The practice has recently been refurbished with digital x-ray and dental X-ray equipment.

We have a lovely friendly client base and continuity of care is encouraged. All our Registered Veterinary Nurses have trained with us and stayed with us, and we are CPD-funded and encouraged.

We do a lot of work for local charities including the Cats Protection and Greyhound Rescue. We support the local rugby team and are often asked to judge at local dog shows.

Working hours/rota

This is a full-time permanent role working 40 hours per week. The shifts will either be from 8 am-5 pm or 10 am-7 pm with 1:4 Saturdays from 8:30 am-1 pm and no on-call. We would also welcome part-time applicants.

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