Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal 12-month FTC

VC Evidensia UK; Melksham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Melksham seeks a Registered Veterinary Nurse for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves providing high-quality patient care, participating in nurse clinics, and working within a supportive team. Benefits include a competitive salary, generous leave, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

£550 CPD allowance

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• Confident and enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse.
• Passionate about high-quality patient care.
• Keen to make full use of nursing skills across various areas.

Responsibilities

• Join a well-established team of experienced vets and nurses.
• Utilise nursing skills in various areas including clinics and inpatient care.
• Participate in health checks, vaccinations, and laboratory work.

Skills

Communication

Proactive attitude

Teamwork

Job description

Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal 12-month FTC

The Beeches Veterinary Centre is a dedicated RCVS Accredited Small Animal Practice in Melksham, Wiltshire. We are looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team. This position is a 12-month fixed-term contact.

About Us

We take pride in providing excellence in patient and client care alike, while being part of a fun and supportive team. We aim to make full use of and develop staff skills within an open and trusting environment and to encourage education for our team members as well as clients.

As a Registered Veterinary Nurse, you will be joining part of a well-established team of experienced vets, nurses and receptionist. Our nursing team consist of a head nurse, senior nurse, 3 RVNS and a student nurse. Some of our nurses hold certificates in behaviour, emergency and critical care and a diploma in feline nursing.

Our nurses are utilised in many areas, nurse clinics including second vaccination, health checks, wellness checks, nail clips. Inpatients both surgical and medical, laboratory work, performing x-rays, dental scale and polishes, and much more.

Working hours

This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week, with shared Saturday shifts from 8:00am to 2:00pm. There are no out-of-hours or Bank Holiday requirements, supporting a healthy work-life balance.

What we are looking for

We are seeking a confident and enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse. The ideal candidate will be passionate about high-quality patient care, a great team player, and keen to make full use of their nursing skills across a variety of areas.

We value a proactive attitude, good communication skills, and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

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
• 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

The Beeches Veterinary Centre, Melksham

4 Semington Road, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 6BZ, 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 Lovell Varcoe from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.