Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

British Veterinary Association; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A rural veterinary practice is seeking an enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their team. The role involves a range of nursing responsibilities, including Anaesthetics and Inpatient Care, with options for flexible working across multiple sites. The practice offers competitive salary, 6.6 weeks annual leave, and benefits such as private medical insurance and CPD support.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

£750 CPD allowance

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in Nurse Clinics and Inpatient Care.
• Ability to work in a team and adapt to multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nursing responsibilities including Anaesthetics and Laboratory work.
• Participate in Nurse Clinics and provide Inpatient Care.

Skills

Nursing experience

Animal care knowledge

Job description

Here at Axe Valley Veterinary Practice, we are looking for an enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team. We are based in rural Somerset with lots of lovely walks on the doorstep in Blackford. Well behaved dogs are welcome to come to work too.

Overview

The position will include a range of nursing responsibilities to include Nurse Clinics, Anaesthetics, Inpatient Care and Laboratory work. The role may involve working across multiple sites, but we can be flexible for the right candidate. The practice is well equipped with extensive diagnostic and clinical tools including endoscopy, ultrasonography, digital radiography (including dental radiography) and an in-house laboratory, among other facilities.

Our team

Currently we have 12 Veterinary Surgeons, including 2 Medicine Certificate holders, 1 Surgical Certificate holder, 9 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 2 Student Veterinary Nurses, 2 Animal Nursing Assistants and 16 support staff across our sites.

Working hours

Shifts are 40 hours a week, 8 hours per day, 5 days per week, ranging from 7:00am to 7:00pm with a 1-hour unpaid lunch break. An attractive weekend rota 1 in 9 at our Blackford branch; 8:30am–1:00pm Saturday and 8:30am–10:30am on Sunday, with on-call coverage 8:00am–7:00pm both days. Weekend shifts and overtime are paid on top of normal salary.

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:

Work-life balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays

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

• £750 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