Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal PT

Bath Cats and Dogs Rehoming Centre; Bath; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

An animal welfare charity in Bath seeks a part-time position working 16.25 hours per week. The role includes responsibilities related to the care of companion animals in a supportive environment with opportunities for development. Candidates should enjoy working in a friendly team focused on animal welfare. The role offers competitive compensation, professional memberships, and employee benefits, including private medical insurance and a CPD allowance.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Company pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discount for own pets

Job description

Overview

Role and Hours

This is a part-time position, working 16.25 hours per week. The position is across Mondays and Thursdays from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with one in ten Saturdays required at Rosemary Lodge as part of the weekend rota.

About us

Bath Cats and Dogs Home is a dedicated animal welfare charity committed to the rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming of companion animals in need. Our mission is to provide a safe haven for pets while working tirelessly to find them loving, permanent homes.

Our on-site veterinary team includes a Veterinary Surgeon, a Registered Veterinary Nurse, and a Veterinary Care Assistant each day, providing compassionate, expert care to both long-standing and new patients.

We pride ourselves on being a friendly, supportive, and welcoming team. In addition to our clinical work, we are actively involved in fundraising events throughout the year to support the vital services we provide.

Benefits and Development

• Work-life balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays

• 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

Up to £13,055 pa