Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

IVC Evidensia UK; Painter's Forstal; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based veterinary organization is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse for their practices in Faversham and Whitstable. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £28,400 pa DOE, with ample opportunities for professional development and employee wellbeing initiatives. Join a dedicated team focused on high-quality clinical care and patient management in a supportive environment.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

£550 CPD allowance

Company pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Registered Veterinary Nurse.
• Experience in a small animal practice is preferred.
• Ability to work well in a team and deliver high standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Cover theatre and surgical duties as required.
• Conduct nurse consultations and handle infection control.
• Participate in training and development initiatives.

Skills

Teamwork

Clinical care

Patient management

Communication

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification

Tools

Digital radiography

Ultrasound equipment

Laboratory technologies

Job description

Overview

Lady Dane Veterinary Centre has an opportunity for a Part or Full time Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our well-established practices in Faversham and Whitstable, Kent.

We are looking for an enthusiastic RVN to join as one of our team of 3 vets, 3 nurses, 4 receptionists and a practice manager, within our small animal practices at our long-standing centres.

Your day will be varied covering theatre, schedule 3, dental radiography, nurse consultations, ultrasound, digital radiography, laboratory, dispensing, infection control and puppy parties, whilst maintaining high standards of clinical and patient care.

About Us

Our well-equipped practices have digital radiography, endoscopy, ultrasound, doppler, in house idexx laboratories, multiparameter machines, tonometry and dental x-ray. The practices are located 13 minutes' drive apart and our newly refurbished Whitstable site is a 2-minute walk from the beach front and has easy access to the town centre, train station and Thanet Way. Whitstable is known for its many novelty shops and its annual Oyster festival.

Our Faversham practice is a large purpose-built centre and few minutes' drive from the busy town centre with various restaurants and has easy links to the Thanet way.

Working hours

Hours are 08:00 to 18:30 Tuesday, Wednesday and Fridays with 1:4 Saturdays from 08:00-16:00; however full-time applicants can also apply.

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

• Work-life balance
• 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays pro rata

• 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

Salary of up to £28,400 pa DOE