Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

White Cross Vets; Northampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Northampton is seeking a full-time Registered Veterinary Nurse. The role offers flexible working hours and a supportive team environment. Ideal candidates will have a Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification and be ready to participate in a Saturday rota. The practice values employee wellbeing and provides competitive benefits including generous holiday allowance and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

6.6 weeks holiday including bank holidays

Private medical insurance

£550 CPD allowance

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Registered Veterinary Nurse.
• Experienced in veterinary nursing and team collaboration.
• Strong communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a flexible working rota.
• Support the veterinary team in daily operations.
• Ensure high standards of patient care.

Skills

Veterinary nursing experience

Team collaboration

Strong communication skills

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification

Tools

Digital x-ray

Ultrasound machine

Job description

Our wonderful practice in White Cross Vets, Northampton is looking for a full-time Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their team on a permanent basis.

Fix or Flex - Rotas that work for you

We are in a fortunate position to offer a truly bespoke rota to suit your needs whether that be part time, hours to work around the school run or evenings only with other combinations that work for you. You will be required to participate in a Saturday rota, with time given back in lieu of these hours. Ideally, we’re looking for someone that can cover anything up to 40 hours per week but we are open to a discussion on what works for you.

About the team

Here at White Cross, we have four core principles; quality, integrity, responsibility, and growth. We have digital x-ray and a new ultrasound machine.

We are a friendly team with a family ethic, and we enjoy regular team meals out. We believe in wellbeing and try to ensure we arrange regular treats. We love food and enjoy a regular supply of biscuits and cakes from some team members that like to feed others! As well as being SPVS Wellbeing Award Winners in 2017 and 2018, we have featured in the Sunday Times Top 100 Company to Work For 6 years running! Don't just take it our word for it

'I joined the practice as a new grad in 2021 and was immediately welcomed into the team. The practice is incredibly supportive, and I love our wellbeing days and social events! We're always developing as a practice and build up excellent bonds between vets, nurses and clients.' - Christina Illson Veterinary Surgeon

Because our employees 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 holiday including bank holidays (pro rata)

*Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service

*Your birthday as a paid day off

Wellbeing

*Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay

*Up to 4 days of paternity leave for new pets

*Cycle to Work scheme

*Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership

*Non-accidental injury support

*Private medical insurance

*2 discretionary wellbeing days

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

*Five days to volunteer for a charity of your choice

*Discounted staff pet care

Up to £30,000 DOE