Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Easipetcare, Kettering; Kettering; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established veterinary practice in Kettering is seeking a compassionate Veterinary Nurse to join their friendly team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to exceptional patient care while enjoying a flexible work-life balance. With a commitment to employee wellbeing and professional development, the practice provides a supportive environment for growth. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to teamwork and patient welfare, working alongside a skilled team to deliver top-notch veterinary services. If you are passionate about animal care and looking for a fulfilling role with great benefits, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted gym membership

£550 CPD allowance

Pension scheme

Discounted staff pet care

VDS cover

RCVS fees

Birthday holiday entitlement

Qualifications

• Dedicated to exceptional patient care and teamwork.
• Experience with surgical duties and inpatient care is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing and surgical duties including inpatient care.
• Monitor anaesthesia and conduct nurse consultations.

Skills

Veterinary Nursing

Anaesthesia Monitoring

Patient Care

Teamwork

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse Qualification

Tools

X-ray Equipment

Ultrasound Equipment

In-house Laboratory

Job description

Veterinary Nurse to join us at Easipetcare Kettering. Day to day duties include a variety of nursing and surgical duties such as inpatient care, nurse consultations and monitoring anaesthesia. We seek those dedicated to exceptional patient care, teamwork, initiative, service growth, and patient well-being.

Work life balance that works for you
Our flexible approach to rota patterns and working hours truly tips the scale on your work life balance. We know that everyone has demands and priorities outside of their career and we want to make it brilliantly easy for you to strike the right balance. Whether you are looking to fix or flex your work patterns, we can find the right solution for you. Ideally, we are looking for a nurse to join us on a part time basis between 16 to 24 hours per week (2-3 days as 8 hour shifts). Our shifts are typically a combination of earlies from 8:00am - 4:30pm and lates from 11:00am - 7:30pm. It also involves one 1:4 Saturday mornings (9am - 12.30pm) and bank holiday cover on a rota basis.

Our Exceptional Practice
Our practice in Kettering offers a comprehensive range of veterinary services, including specialized orthopedic care. With a well-established presence and four consultation rooms, we provide dedicated spaces such as a separate cattery, kennel, and isolation wards. Our modern facilities encompass an x-ray and ultrasound room, a spacious theatre, preparation area, and an in-house laboratory for swift diagnostics.

Join Our Friendly Team
At Kettering, you'll collaborate with a team of 5 RVNs, 1 SVN, 1 VCA, 4 vets, and 5 receptionists. Our clinic has a strong client base, and our team is dedicated to top-notch care for pets and clients.

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:

1. Work-life balance: 6.6 weeks annual leave (pro rata), Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday.
2. 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.
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. Additional: Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers, Pension 5% Employee/3% Employer, Discounted staff pet care.

At IVC Evidensia we are 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.

Salary: Up to £30,000 (pro rata) DOE