Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Paxton Veterinary Clinics; London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A local veterinary clinic in London is looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their supportive team. The role encompasses general nursing duties including assisting in surgeries and patient care while working with advanced veterinary equipment. The ideal candidate is a qualified nurse committed to a high standard of care, offering a salary of up to £38,000pa depending on experience.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Development opportunities

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Must be a registered veterinary nurse with general veterinary experience.
• Experience in surgery and inpatient care is essential.
• Excellent communication skills are required for teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for inpatients and outpatients.
• Assist in surgical procedures and consultations.
• Ensure a high standard of care and equipment usage.

Skills

General veterinary nursing

Surgery assistance

Patient care

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification

Tools

Digital x-ray

Dental x-ray

Ultrasound

Endoscopy equipment

Job description

Overview

We have a rare opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team. The role will involve all general veterinary nursing duties including inpatients, surgery and consultations, across both of our sites.

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

Our team is made up of our Head Nurse, Practice Manager and seven vets. Each clinic has a dedicated receptionist, along with veterinary care assistants to support the nursing team of five.

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 -

Benefits and development

• 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
• Up to £38,000pa DOE