Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

British Veterinary Association; Kettering; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking veterinary practice in Kettering as a Veterinary Nurse, where your dedication to exceptional patient care and teamwork will shine. This role offers a flexible work-life balance with a 40-hour work week, allowing you to thrive both professionally and personally. Collaborate with a friendly team dedicated to providing top-notch care for pets and clients. With modern facilities and a commitment to employee wellbeing, this position not only offers a competitive salary but also a range of benefits including CPD support and enhanced family-friendly policies. If you are passionate about animal care and looking for a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Birthday holiday entitlement

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted gym membership

£550 CPD allowance

Certificate support

Discounted staff pet care

5% Employee/3% Employer Pension

Pawsome Benefits - discounts with retailers

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary nursing and surgical duties is essential.
• Strong commitment to patient care and teamwork is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care and monitor anaesthesia for patients.
• Assist in surgical procedures and conduct nurse consultations.

Skills

Veterinary Nursing

Anaesthesia Monitoring

Patient Care

Teamwork

Surgical Assistance

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

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 cover 40 hours per week (Monday - Friday), along with the weekend & bank holiday rota.

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. 6.6 weeks annual leave (pro rata)
2. Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

Wellbeing

1. Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
2. Private Medical Insurance
3. Cycle to Work scheme
4. Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership
5. Non-accidental injury support

Development

1. £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid CPD leave (pro rata)
2. Certificate support
3. Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
4. Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider
5. All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
6. Infection Prevention and Control Programme
7. Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

1. VDS cover
2. RCVS fees

Additional

1. Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers
2. Pension 5% Employee/3% Employer
3. Discounted staff pet care

Easipetcare, Kettering

Unit 3, Mariners Way, Northfield Avenue, Kettering, NN16 8AR, United Kingdom

Animals treated: Small animals

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