Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Cedarwood Veterinary Practice; Stowmarket; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedarwood Veterinary Practice in Stowmarket is seeking a passionate Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their supportive team. The role involves diverse clinical duties, with a focus on patient care and collaboration. The practice offers a competitive salary, generous leave, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

£550 CPD allowance

Discounted gym membership

Pension - 5% Employee/3% Employer

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• Motivated and confident RVN with excellent communication skills.
• Commitment to high standards of patient and client care.

Responsibilities

• Involved in diverse clinical duties across the patient journey.
• Assist in clinics, in-patient care, surgical support, and anaesthesia.

Skills

Communication

Compassion

Teamwork

Job description

Are you a passionate Registered Veterinary Nurse looking to join a supportive, well-established small animal practice? Cedarwood Vets in Stowmarket is looking for a skilled RVN to become part of our friendly team. You will play an integral role in all nursing aspects, including clinics, in-patient care, surgical support, and anaesthesia.

Role Details

As a valued member of our nursing team, you will be involved in diverse clinical duties across the patient journey. Our practice is equipped with modern diagnostic facilities including an in-house lab, digital x-ray, ECG, ultrasound, endoscope, and dental x-ray. We are proud to hold silver status with the ISFM as a cat friendly clinic and are committed to environmental sustainability.

Work Schedule

This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week, which can be arranged over 4 or 5 days, including a paid lunch break. You will be part of a 1 in 5 Saturday morning weekend rota. Onsite parking is available for your convenience.

About the Practice

We have a fantastic team of nurses with a wide range of expertise, from emergency and critical care to small furries, feline nursing, and schedule 3 medications. The team culture is highly supportive and collaborative, ensuring help is always at hand for more challenging cases. CPD and certificate training is actively encouraged and supported to help you grow professionally.

What We’re Looking For

Our ideal candidate will be a motivated, confident, and compassionate RVN with excellent communication skills and a commitment to high standards of patient and client care. You should enjoy working collaboratively and be eager to develop your skills within a nurturing environment.

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 up to £30,000 DOE, you will benefit from:

Work Life Balance

*6.6 weeks annual leave

*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

*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

Up to £30,000 DOE