Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal (FTC)

Lydon Veterinary Centre; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Birmingham is seeking a Maternity Cover Registered Veterinary Nurse to handle anesthetic monitoring, nursing consultations, and assist the veterinarians. Offering a salary of up to £31,000 and flexible working options, this position is ideal for a qualified veterinary nurse looking to join a supportive team. Benefits include private medical insurance, CPD allowance, and annual leave. Applicants should have relevant qualifications and experience.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

£550 CPD allowance

Company pension scheme

Discounted treatment for own pets

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary nursing with relevant qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Monitor anesthetics during surgeries.
• Conduct nursing consultations for pet care.
• Handle reception tasks professionally.
• Assist veterinarians during procedures.

Skills

Anesthetic monitoring

Nursing consultations

Reception work

Assisting the Vets

Job description

Overview

Maternity cover Registered Veterinary Nurse to join Scott & Lydon Vets, Birmingham on a maternity cover contract. This is a varied role which will include anesthetic monitoring, nursing consultations, reception work, and assisting the Vets.

Responsibilities

• Anesthetic monitoring
• Nursing consultations
• Reception work
• Assisting the Vets

Flexible working

Flexible working options. Our standard full-time rota is 40 hours per week over 5 days.

About Us

We are a small animal clinic in the heart of Kingstanding with another friendly practice just 10 minutes away in Great Barr. We have fantastic links to the M5/M6 motorway. Our team is made up of 5 vets, 5 RVNs, 2 student nurses, and 3 receptionists. Supported by our Clinical Director and Practice Manager working between the two branches. We are equipped with facilities including an in-house lab with biochemistry and haematology, digital x-rays and a decent ultrasound scanner.

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
• 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. 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

Salary: Up to £31,000 DOE