Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

VC Evidensia UK; Strathaven; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their small animal team. In this dynamic role, you will provide exceptional surgical nursing care and play a pivotal part in training future veterinary professionals. Your responsibilities will include performing nurse consultations, assisting in diagnostics, and engaging in dental nursing tasks. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive work environment, this role offers a unique opportunity to enhance your skills while making a meaningful impact on animal care. If you are dedicated to veterinary excellence and looking for a fulfilling career, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

6.8 weeks annual leave

Private medical insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted staff pet care

Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer

CPD allowance of £550

Access to Vetlexicon

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Wellbeing initiatives

Non-accidental injury support

Qualifications

• Experience in surgical nursing and training student nurses is essential.
• Proficiency in dental procedures and diagnostics like cytology is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level surgical nursing care and support medical cases.
• Involve in training student nurses and perform nurse consultations.

Skills

Surgical nursing care

Training student veterinary nurses

Dental nursing

Cytology

Urinalysis

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification

Tools

Laparoscopic surgical equipment

Vetlexicon

Job description

Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

We are excited to offer an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, team-oriented nurse to join our growing small animal nursing team at Avondale Vets.

Advance Your Skills

In this role, you will work under the guidance of our Head Veterinary Nurse, providing high-level surgical nursing care to support a wide range of first opinion medical and surgical cases. You will have the opportunity to be involved in training student veterinary nurses and be encouraged to utilise all of your nursing skills. This includes performing nurse consultations, providing in-patient medical care, and assisting with diagnostic work such as cytology and urinalysis. You will also play a key role in dental nursing, including taking and processing dental radiographs and performing oral scaling and polishing. You will be supported by our dedicated reception team and pharmacy dispenser, allowing you to focus on your clinical duties.

About Avondale Veterinary Group

Avondale Vets has a strong legacy, and we are proud of our rich history—our founding partner famously diagnosed the first-ever Left Displaced Abomasum (LDA). Our purpose-built practice, located at the Strathaven Rural Centre since 2009, is equipped to provide the highest standard of care to our clients and their pets.

Our team includes 2 Clinical Directors, 1 Practice Manager, 18 Vets (specialising in small animal, farm animal, equine, and export), a Head RVN, two RVNs, one SVN, and 9 Support Staff. We are committed to ongoing professional development, with several of our vets pursuing advanced qualifications such as surgical and orthopaedic PgC and cardiology GPCert. We have also invested in laparoscopic surgical equipment and are expanding our in-house services for orthopaedic surgeries, including TPLO.

Working Hours

We offer a flexible working environment with 35 to 40 hours per week, the option of a 4- or 5-day workweek, and 1:4 Saturday mornings as part of the working hours. We are open to varying shift patterns to accommodate your needs.

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

• 6.8 weeks annual leave
• Additional annual leave for your birthday
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
• Non-accidental injury support

Development

• £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid
• 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 Benefits

• Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
• Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care

Avondale Veterinary Group, Strathaven - Small animal

Avondale House, Strathaven Rural Centre, Strathaven, ML10 6SY, United Kingdom

At IVC Evidensia we are 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 eager 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 Bethany Baker from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.