Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal (FTC)

British Veterinary Association; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established veterinary clinic in Birmingham seeks a Registered Veterinary Nurse for a 12-month contract. The role includes anesthetic monitoring, nursing consultations, and assisting Vets. The clinic offers flexible working options, a competitive salary, and various employee benefits including annual leave, private medical insurance, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

£550 CPD allowance

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Friendly and enthusiastic demeanor.
• Experience with nursing consultations.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Monitor anesthetic levels during procedures.
• Conduct nursing consultations with pet owners.
• Assist Vets with various tasks as needed.

Skills

Anesthetic monitoring

Nursing consultations

Reception work

Assisting the Vets

Job description

The Role

We are looking for a friendly and enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse to join Scott & Lydon Vets, Birmingham on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a varied role which will include anesthetic monitoring, nursing consultations, reception work, and assisting the Vets.

Flexible working options

We know that everyone has demands and priorities outside of their career and we want to make it brilliantly easy for you to strike the right balance. Whether you are looking to fix or flex your work patterns, we can find the right solution for you. 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 fantastic 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 excellent 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