Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

British Veterinary Association; Newport; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Newport is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their team. This full-time role involves providing exceptional care through various duties including surgery and inpatient care. The ideal candidate will have a Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification and a passion for both animal and client support. The practice values personal development and offers an extensive benefits package, including competitive pay and wellness initiatives.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

CPD allowance

Pension scheme

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Must be a dedicated and compassionate Registered Veterinary Nurse.
• Experience in providing exceptional veterinary care.
• Able to work collaboratively with a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Perform RVN duties including surgery and running nurse clinics.
• Provide inpatient care and conduct laboratory tests.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and team members.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Surgical assistance

Client support

Laboratory tests

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification

Job description

Are you a dedicated and compassionate Registered Veterinary Nurse seeking an exciting new opportunity in a dynamic practice? Alphavet Veterinary Centre in Newport, Gwent, is looking for an experienced RVN to join their team on a full-time basis, working 40 hours per week.

Who we are looking for

We are seeking a dynamic and passionate Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team, working closely with colleagues to provide exceptional veterinary care and client support. You will split your time between our Alphavet branches in Langstone and Risca, fostering strong relationships with both team members and clients.

This role will involve a range of RVN duties, including surgery, running nurse clinics, inpatient care, and conducting laboratory tests. You will work collaboratively with the entire team to deliver the highest standard of care to all of our clients.

Hours

This is a full-time position, offering 38.4 hours per week, spread across Monday to Friday. In addition, there are 5 x 4.5 hour Saturday shifts required per year.

About the Team and Culture

You\'ll be welcomed by our dedicated team of five Veterinary Surgeons, supported by experienced nurses and a committed reception team. Our staff brings a wealth of knowledge, including RCVS advanced practitioners and surgical certificate holders. At Alphavets, we are passionate about fostering personal development and actively support team members in pursuing further qualifications and certificates. We\'ve always been committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and positive culture, and our management team\'s open-door policy ensures transparency and equal opportunities for everyone.

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
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

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

Development

• £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid 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

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 a 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.