Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal - Term Time

British Veterinary Association; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading veterinary organization is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their team. This role focuses on teaching and supporting student nurses, ensuring they meet their training requirements while also assisting with clinical duties. The position offers a competitive salary, generous leave, and various benefits aimed at employee wellbeing and professional development.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

£550 CPD allowance

Discounted gym memberships

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Must have up-to-date knowledge of best practices.
• Responsible for overseeing student nurses' training.

Responsibilities

• Support and guide student nurses in their training.
• Assist with hospital inpatient care and consult shifts.
• Coordinate and book work experience for applicants.

Skills

Clinical Coaching

Teaching

Up-to-date Knowledge of Best Practices

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse with a passion for teaching to join our team.

About the role

This is a term-time only position to work alongside our student nurses, supporting, guiding, and encouraging them. You will oversee their training and ensure they complete the required skills outlined in their nursing progress log.

While primarily a clinical coaching role, you will also assist the current team with hospital inpatient care, theatre, pharmacy, and consult shifts.

Clinical coaches must have up-to-date knowledge of best practices, including attending regular standardisation courses and maintaining current CPD records.

You will also be responsible for coordinating and booking suitable work experience applicants and supporting them during their visit to the practice.

Working hours

The minimum hours are 16.25 per week, which includes 3 weekdays (9am-2pm) and 1:4 Saturdays (9am-2pm). We can accommodate up to 5-hour days, 4 days a week, plus 1:4 Saturdays, totaling 21.25 hours weekly.

Because our employees matter

We recognize that our people are fundamental to our business success. Investing in our people, premises, and processes is central to our values. Alongside a competitive salary, benefits include:

Work-life balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Your birthday as a paid day off

Wellbeing

• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives, including discounted gym memberships
• 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 (online encyclopaedia)
• Research funding opportunities for vets and nurses
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Additional benefits

• Pawsome Benefits – discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway
• Pension scheme – 5% employee / 3% employer contribution
• Discounted staff pet care