Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Crown Vets; Inverness; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in Inverness, where your skills will be valued and nurtured. This role offers a unique opportunity to work across three practices, providing diverse veterinary care to a variety of animals. With a strong emphasis on work-life balance, you will enjoy flexible rota patterns and generous annual leave. The supportive environment encourages professional growth through CPD opportunities and a commitment to employee wellbeing. If you're passionate about animal care and want to be part of a close-knit team that celebrates successes together, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

6.8 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

£550 CPD allowance

Company pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted treatment for pets

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse with strong patient care skills.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide nurse consults, theatre nursing, and inpatient care.
• Support Veterinary Care Assistants and dispensary assistant.

Skills

Veterinary Nursing

Patient Care

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification

Tools

Veterinary Software

Job description

Salary: up to £30,647 DOE plus a Relocation Allowance of up to £2,000

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team. The successful candidate will be working across three practices within Inverness and will be part of a well-established team providing nurse consults, theatre nursing, and inpatient care. You will be supported by our team of Veterinary Care Assistants and a dedicated dispensary assistant so your time can be utilized doing what you do best. All our nurses are encouraged to grow their skills and the team size means you will get time to learn from each other.

Rota patterns that work for you

Our people are at the heart of everything that we do, and that’s why we know that work-life balance is vital in supporting our people to be their best selves. Our flexible approach to rota patterns and working hours offers a balance that truly flexes with you and your lifestyle no matter what stage you are in your career. Our shift length is eight hours, and we are open Monday to Saturday. The rota includes working 40 hours per week over 5 days. We have three sites within Inverness so you will get to enjoy the hustle and bustle of a busy surgical site and the peacefulness of consulting only surgeries. No two days are the same, giving you a varied workload and a good mix of cases.

Come and join our amazing team

Our team here consists of 14 Veterinary Surgeons, 14 Registered Veterinary Nurses including 2 Student Nurses. Our clinical team is supported by Veterinary Care Assistants, a Pharmacy Dispenser, and a competent front desk team. Two of our vets are currently studying for certificates. We have three veterinary practices in the city of Inverness providing exceptional first opinion care to dogs, cats, small mammals, birds, and exotic animals.

We have a fantastic, close-knit team who celebrate each other's successes and support one another during tough times too. At Crown Vets, we strive to create a positive working environment and build strong relationships within the team.

Because our people matter

We recognize 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:

1. Work-life balance: 6.8 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays; additional holiday entitlement for your birthday.
2. 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 colleague wellbeing.
3. 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.
4. Professional Memberships: VDS cover; RCVS fees.
5. Colleague Benefits: Company pension scheme; Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme; Voluntary benefits; Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers; Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice.

At IVC Evidensia, we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion, and Belonging. We encourage candidates from all minority and diverse groups to apply. As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Salary: Up to £30,647 DOE