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

White Cross Vets; Sale; Hybrid; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Sale is looking for a passionate Registered Veterinary Nurse for a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will work collaboratively with the veterinary team, assisting in clinical tasks and providing outstanding patient care. The role offers flexible working options and various benefits including a £550 CPD allowance and private medical insurance.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Commitment to delivering high clinical standards and excellent patient care.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Support the veterinary team in a range of clinical tasks.
• Assist with surgical procedures and promote dental care.
• Run nurse clinics offering services such as weight management.

Skills

Team collaboration

Clinical expertise

Client care

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification

Job description

Overview

Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal (12 Month Fixed Term Contract) – White Cross Vets, Sale, North West. Discipline: Small Animal. Flexible. Up to £30,000 per annum DOE.

Your New Role

As a Registered Veterinary Nurse, you will support the veterinary team in a range of clinical tasks, including assisting with surgical procedures, promoting dental care, and providing consultations for health checks and general care. You will run nurse clinics offering services such as weight management, laser therapy, and more. The role provides a variety of surgical procedures to help you develop your skills across different aspects of veterinary care.

Our Practice

Sale is a purpose-built practice with four consult rooms, separate cat and dog wards, an isolation ward, and digital x-ray, dental x-ray, ultrasound, and brand-new laparoscopic equipment. We are a training practice and support development for those interested in clinical coaching. We are an ISFM Cat Friendly Clinic and have earned the IVC Evidensia Patient Safety Award. One nurse has a special interest in behaviour, with plans to develop this service clinic-wide.

What’s the Team Like?

The Sale team is hardworking and sociable. We hold regular funded team days out and monthly wellbeing afternoons focused on activities such as movie marathons, Mario Kart, yoga, and more. We are a clinically progressive practice that values team input, with monthly team meetings to ensure everyone’s voice is heard.

Flexible Working Options

We offer flexible rota patterns and hours to fit your lifestyle. Our standard full-time pattern is 37.5 hours per week. The practice is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 7:00 pm. We are temporarily closed on Saturdays and there is no out-of-hours requirement.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a passionate and motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse who is committed to delivering high clinical standards and excellent patient care. You should be able to work effectively as part of a collaborative team, providing technical expertise and outstanding client care.

Why Join Us?

We recognise that our people are fundamental to our success. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from the following:

Work-life balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

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

• £550 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
• RCVS fees

Colleague Benefits

• Company pension scheme with IVC Evidensia contributions
• Cycle to Work and Green Cars schemes (subject to eligibility)
• Voluntary benefits to suit you
• Discounts/cashback with retailers
• Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice

Address: White Cross Vets, Sale, 147 Cross Street, Sale, M33 7JW, United Kingdom

Animals treated: Dogs, cats & small pets

Equal Opportunity

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 happy to discuss reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

Questions?

For any questions before applying, please contact Bethany Baker from our recruitment team.

Talent Partner: Bethany Baker
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