Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal - Part Time FTC

IVC Evidensia; Woking; On-site; GBP 23,962 - 29,287; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Woking is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse for a part-time, fixed-term role covering maternity leave. This position offers a chance to work across all areas of the clinic, fostering a supportive team environment. The standard is 30 hours per week with a focus on work-life balance and includes a range of generous benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in a clinical setting.
• Ability to work well in a team and support others.
• Excellent communication skills with clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care across various areas of the clinic.
• Assist in theatre and ward management.
• Support the Veterinary Surgeons and other staff.

Skills

Veterinary nursing

Team collaboration

Client communication

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification

Job description

Overview

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly team on a part-time, fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. This varied role offers the opportunity to work across all areas of the clinic, including theatre, wards, and nurse clinics.

The role is 30 hours per week, with flexibility around shift patterns. Once agreed, shifts will be set to provide consistency and work-life balance.

The Practice

Kingswood Vets is a well-established local practice in Woking. We moved to a new purpose-built hospital premises in 2018. We have 4 consult rooms, 2 theatres, dental and imaging rooms, separate dog and cat wards. We have high-end equipment to assist your nursing; including multiparameter monitors, a separate dental suite with digital dental radiography, hot air warming devices, syringe drivers and multiparameter monitors. We have a really good mix of well-insured clients wanting gold standards plus RSPCA and other charity work.

The Team And Culture

We are a supportive team of Veterinary Surgeons, 5 RVNs, 4 Student Veterinary Nurses with an amazing support team as well as our supportive and encouraging CD. We have a surgery certificate holder, a dental vet, an imager, and a vet partway through an ophthalmology certificate plus a visiting cardiologist and orthopaedic surgeon to learn from.

Benefits

• Work-life balance: 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
• 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
• £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
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees
• Company pension scheme with employer contribution
• Cycle to Work and Green Cars Scheme (eligibility criteria)
• Voluntary benefits to tailor your package
• Discounts/cashback with participating retailers
• Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice

Salary

Up to £26,625 per annum DOE

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Part-time