Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal - FTC

British Veterinary Association; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Kent is seeking an enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse for a fixed-term maternity cover contract. The role involves flexible hours, conducting nurse clinics, and providing top-notch care for pets. Candidates with RVN Clinical Coach experience are preferred. Benefits include a competitive salary, 6.6 weeks annual leave, private medical insurance, and development opportunities.

Benefits

Work-life balance

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted gym membership

Pension 5% Employee/3% Employer

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse with passion for small animal care.
• Experience with RVN Clinical Coach preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for pets and support owners.
• Conduct nurse clinics and advise on pet health.
• Work collaboratively with the Vet team.

Skills

Passion for small animal health and welfare

RVN Clinical Coach experience

Job description

Wellpets, a group of three small animal branches in Kent, is searching for an enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team in Sittingbourne on a fixed-term maternity cover contract.

Overview

Are you a passionate and caring RVN? We are looking for an RVN with a passion for small animal health and welfare, ideally with RVN Clinical Coach experience. If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners, we would love to hear from you.

The rota

We offer flexible working patterns that flex with you and your lifestyle. Whether you want to flex your rota hours around school holidays or balance home and work life, we can offer flexibility that actually works for you. This position involves working 40 hours per week over 4-5 days, with 1 in 4 Saturdays.

Join our established practice

At Wellpets, we're proud of our state-of-the-art facilities, including digital X-rays, dental X-rays, ultrasound, and a brand-new in-house lab. Our branches boast a well-established team of friendly and dedicated staff. Located in Kent, our practice offers easy train links to London, award-winning Blue Flag beaches, and the scenic Elmley Nature Reserve.

About the team and culture

We are a close-knit team dedicated to providing the best care for our patients. We have three experienced Vets, three Registered Veterinary Nurses, and three support staff working across our three sites. Our team's interests range from medicine to orthopaedic surgery, ultrasound, and cardiac ultrasound. We encourage our nurses to use their skills and knowledge within the practice, conduct nurse clinics, advise clients on their pets' health and welfare, and support the Vet team.

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
• Wellbeing
• 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