Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

VC Evidensia UK; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Grove Vets seeks a dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse for a 12-month fixed-term contract. Join a supportive team delivering high-quality patient care while enjoying a work-life balance with flexible hours and numerous professional development opportunities.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Private Medical Insurance

Pension contribution

£550 CPD allowance

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Conduct full nurse consultations.
• Assist in surgeries and anaesthesia.
• Perform laboratory work and various animal procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care across species.
• Participate in rehabilitation and hydrotherapy.
• Handle dental and inpatient care.

Skills

Nursing

Anaesthesia Assistance

Laboratory Work

X-rays and Ultrasound

Patient Care

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse Qualification

Job description

Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

Grove Vets in Barrow-in-Furness is seeking a passionate and dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team on a maternity cover contract. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a nurse-led practice, working alongside a supportive team of 4 vets and experienced support staff.

Role Responsibilities

In this role, you will be involved in a variety of tasks that include conducting full nurse consultations (9:30 AM – 5:30 PM), assisting with surgeries and anaesthesia, and performing laboratory work, x-rays, and ultrasound. You will also provide dental care, inpatient care, and hydrotherapy, as well as play an active role in rehabilitation services. Additionally, you will handle general nursing duties and patient care across a range of species, ensuring that every patient receives the best possible care throughout their journey with us.

Why Join Grove Vets?

Located in Cumbria, Grove Vets offers an exceptional work environment in one of the most beautiful parts of the UK. Enjoy proximity to nature reserves, islands, mountains, and outdoor activities. The stunning Lake District and nearby beaches provide the perfect setting for those who love the outdoors.

Our practice is well-equipped, featuring digital x-ray, dental x-ray, ultrasound, an in-house laboratory, and a hydrotherapy unit. We’re excited to soon introduce K-Laser therapy to enhance our rehabilitation services. Our hydrotherapy unit plays a vital role in rehabilitating patients recovering from orthopaedic surgery, as well as those with osteoarthritis and weight management needs. One of our RVNs is currently expanding her knowledge by undertaking a physiotherapy and rehabilitation course to further improve our services.

Additionally, one of our surgeons has a qualification in ophthalmology, and we regularly have a visiting cardiology specialist, giving our team the chance to be involved in diverse and advanced cases.

Work With A Supportive Team

At Grove Vets, we pride ourselves on our collaborative and friendly environment. We’re committed to ongoing development, both professionally and personally, with a team of 5 RVNs, 4 vets, and 4 dedicated support staff. Our team brings a wealth of experience, with some members having been in practice for over 20 years. This long-standing expertise speaks to the positive and supportive culture we foster.

Flexible Rota for a Better Work-Life Balance

We understand that work-life balance is crucial to supporting our team. Our flexible approach to rotas and working hours is designed to suit your lifestyle, no matter where you are in your career.

To help maintain this balance, our latest shift finishes at 7pm, giving you time to focus on your personal life. Typical shifts include:

8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

9:30 AM – 5:30 PM

11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

While we ideally seek a 35-hour work week, we are open to discussions with candidates seeking part-time opportunities.

This is a 12-month fixed term contract.

Because our employee’s 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
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
• 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 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

Additional

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

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.

Grove Veterinary Centre, Barrow-In-Furness

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