Senior Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

IVC Evidensia; City Of London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Twickenham is seeking a Senior Veterinary Nurse to join their progressive team. This role involves scheduling, managing staff, and ensuring top-level patient care. The ideal candidate will have a strong veterinary knowledge and team management skills, with a focus on work-life balance. Offering competitive salary and extensive benefits including CPD opportunities and private medical insurance.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

CPD allowance of £550

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted pet treatment

Qualifications

• Excellent team management skills essential for overseeing nursing staff.
• Strong background in veterinary nursing practices required.
• Ability to manage work-life balance for the team.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and manage nursing rota and approvals.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the nursing team.
• Assist with Practice Standards and update SOPs.

Skills

Team management

Customer care

Veterinary knowledge

Education

Qualified Veterinary Nurse

Job description

Overview

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We have an exciting position available for a proactive, enthusiastic Senior Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly and progressive small animal veterinary practice in leafy Twickenham.

About the practice

Twickenham Veterinary Surgery is based in Twickenham, a suburban town with access to lovely cafes, restaurants, and parks. Our Surgery lies on the River Thames and is 10 miles west of Charing Cross, 2 miles south-east of Hounslow, and 2.6 miles north-west of Kingston upon Thames with access to some great transport links.

We have excellent facilities including digital X-ray, ultrasound, multiparameter monitor, endoscope, laser, a dedicated nurse\'s consulting room and we take pride in the work we do.

Role and responsibilities

• Scheduling the nursing rota, approving holiday requests for the nursing team, and managing the ordering of specialist products such as new equipment and consumables. You will oversee the day-to-day running of the nursing team alongside the Head Nurse, assist with Practice Standards processes, and update SOPs as needed.

Working pattern

This full-time role offers a flexible 4 or 5-day workweek with no weekends or out-of-hours shifts. Typical shifts are either 8:00 am to 4:30 pm or 11:00 am to 7:30 pm, and we are open to discussing part-time arrangements for the right candidate, allowing you to maintain a work-life balance that suits your needs.

About the team

At Twickenham Veterinary Surgery, we\'re not just a workplace, we\'re a community. We take immense pride in the quality of our work and the care we provide to our beloved patients. We care, always joining our dedicated team, you\'ll be surrounded by five experienced Vets. Our team also includes a passionate group of four full-time Vet Nurses, three part-time Vet Nurses, one Student Nurse, one training ANA, and 4 full-time supporting team members. We prioritise customer care and team well-being, placing them at the top of our priority list. Our friendly and down-to-earth team thrives on customer delight, working closely with local animal charities to make a positive impact. We foster a no-blame culture, encouraging open discussions on cases and constantly striving to improve our protocols.

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


• 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


• £0 - £0 a year


• Up to £34,000 pa DOE