Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

VC Evidensia UK; Stowmarket; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading veterinary practice in Stowmarket as a Registered Veterinary Nurse. You will play a vital role in patient care, working in a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth. Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted gym membership

Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and commitment to high standards of patient care.
• Motivated and confident RVN with a collaborative work style.

Responsibilities

• Integral role in nursing aspects including clinics and surgical support.
• Involved in diverse clinical duties across the patient journey.

Skills

Communication

Compassion

Teamwork

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse

Job description

Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

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.

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.

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
• 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

Cedarwood Veterinary Practice, Stowmarket

Combs House, Stowmarket Business Park, Needham Road, IP14 2AH, United Kingdom

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.

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Elliott Burgin from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.