Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal FTC

British Veterinary Association; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated RVN for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves various nursing duties across multiple sites, including patient care and support for veterinary students. The ideal candidate is hardworking, detail-oriented, and empathetic. The practice values work-life balance and offers competitive benefits, including annual leave and medical insurance.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Additional birthday holiday

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

£550 CPD allowance

Company pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Varied experience in all aspects of nursing.
• Friendly and personable demeanor.
• Ability to support student nurses and new grad vets.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all general nursing duties including inpatients and theatre practice.
• Support pricing of procedures, stock rationing, and ordering.

Skills

Empathy

Attention to detail

Hardworking

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a hardworking and enthusiastic RVN to work alongside our large team of Vets, Nurses, Student Nurses, Veterinary Auxiliaries and Receptionists. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract (FTC). The role will include all aspects of nursing. We are a 6 site small animal practice with two accredited hospitals. We have great transport links into Birmingham city centre and are lucky enough to have some beautiful rural areas nearby too such as Kinver, Clent Hills and the Lickey Hills. You\'ll be mainly based at our Northfield site, however there will be occasions in which you\'ll be required to cover at our other local branches.

Ideal candidate

Our ideal candidate will have varied experience in all aspects of nursing, friendly, empathetic, hardworking and personable. Have a keen eye for detail. Working between Northfield and our branch practices, you will carry out all general nursing duties to include, inpatients, theatre practice, basic laboratory tasks, consulting, patient admits and discharges, triaging patients and assisting with incoming calls. You will also assist with pricing of procedures, stock ration, ordering, supporting student nurses and new grad vets.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all general nursing duties to include inpatients, theatre practice, basic laboratory tasks, consulting, patient admits and discharges, triaging patients and assisting with incoming calls.
• Assist with pricing of procedures, stock ration, ordering, supporting student nurses and new grad vets.

Work life balance

Work life balance that works for you
Our people are at the heart of everything that we do, that\'s why we know that a good work-life balance is vital in supporting our people to be their best selves. Our flexible approach to rota patterns and working hours offers a balance that truly flexes with you and your lifestyle no matter what stage you are in your career. Ideally, we\'re looking for someone to cover a full time role by working 40 hours per week. Shifts will be varied between 07:00-19:30 Monday to Friday and 1:12 Saturday mornings.

About us

We have ultrasound, CT, K-laser, Endoscopy and laparoscopy and dental xray which allow us to offer a wide range of services to our clients. At our hospital, we have 3-5 vets working per day and certificate holders in multiple disciplines (surgery, medicine, cardiology, exotic species, ophthalmology and ECC). As a practice, we support various local charities, and this makes up some of our caseload.

Manor Vets is built up of 24 Veterinary Surgeons, 25 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 7 Student Veterinary Nurses, 9 Veterinary Auxiliaries, 17 Receptionists, 4 admin staff and a team of managers, each one a vital part of our team. We have certificate holders across our practices in various disciplines which allows us to keep a large and varied caseload in-house.

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