Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

British Veterinary Association; Oldham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading veterinary clinic where compassion and excellence are at the forefront of our mission. This full-time Registered Veterinary Nurse position offers a fantastic work-life balance with no out-of-hours shifts, allowing you to enjoy your personal time. You'll work in a state-of-the-art facility, providing the highest standard of care to our furry patients. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive environment, this is the perfect opportunity for veterinary professionals looking to thrive in their careers while making a difference.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

£550 CPD allowance

Company pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted treatment for pets

Voluntary benefits

Access to discounts/cashback

Qualifications

• Passionate about veterinary nursing with a focus on patient care.
• Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional clinical care to pets in a supportive environment.
• Collaborate with a dedicated team of veterinary professionals.

Skills

Veterinary Nursing

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse Qualification

Tools

Digital X-ray

Dental X-ray

Ultrasound

Fully Equipped Theatre

Job description

Join our team at Shaw Vets in Swindon, Wiltshire!

Shape your future with Shaw Vets

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team. This is a permanent and full-time position.

At Shaw Vets, we believe in supporting our team to be their best selves, which is why work-life balance is at the core of everything we do. We offer a standard full-time rota of 40 hours per week, typically spread over 4 or 5 days, with a Saturday morning shift from 8am - 2pm. What's more, there are no OOH shifts required in this role, ensuring you have more time to enjoy life outside of work.

Why Shaw Vets?

1. Work-life balance: We understand the importance of maintaining balance for our team members.
2. No OOH cover: Enjoy your evenings and weekends free.
3. Flexible working: We are open to discussing part-time arrangements to suit your lifestyle.
4. Exceptional clinical care: We are committed to providing the highest standard of patient care, with a focus on compassion and excellence in everything we do.

If you're ready to join a team where you can thrive, please get in touch to discuss your options further. We'd love to hear from you!

About Us

Join our friendly and dedicated team, currently made up of 4 experienced vets, 3 RVNs, 1 SVN, and 5 receptionists. Together, we create a supportive and collaborative environment where everyone thrives.

Our clinic is dog and cat-friendly, with state-of-the-art facilities designed to provide the best care for our patients. These include digital x-ray, dental x-ray, ultrasound, and a fully equipped theatre.

We are passionate about helping our team grow and develop. To support your professional journey, we offer additional training opportunities to help you advance in your career. For example, one of our vets is currently working towards an exotics certificate, and one of our nurses has completed a behaviour certificate.

We're also proud to announce that Shaw Veterinary Centre has passed the RCVS Practice Standards Scheme inspection at the highest level available to us, receiving glowing feedback from the Inspector.

If you're looking for a place where you can grow and be supported, Shaw Veterinary Centre is the place for you!

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:

• 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays (6.8 for Scotland, and 7 for IOM, NI)
• 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

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