Senior Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

British Veterinary Association; London; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic veterinary team in a prime London location, where your skills as a Senior Registered Veterinary Nurse will shine. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with experienced professionals in a supportive environment. You'll play a key role in patient care, managing nursing duties, and contributing to the clinic's growth and success. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous annual leave, and a host of benefits designed to promote your well-being and professional development. This is not just a job; it's a chance to make a real difference in the lives of animals and their owners while advancing your career in a nurturing and progressive setting.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

CPD Allowance

Company Pension Scheme

Discounted Pet Treatment

Cycle to Work Scheme

Voluntary Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience as a Registered Veterinary Nurse is essential.
• Knowledge of infection control practices is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Support the Veterinary Surgeon with consultations and procedures.
• Manage nursing for hospitalized and day patients.

Skills

Veterinary Nursing

Infection Control

Client Care

Stock Control

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse Qualification

Tools

Operating Theatre Equipment

X-ray Machines

Ultrasound Equipment

Job description

Up to £41,000 DOE

Relocation Allowance up to £3,000

Welcome Bonus up to £3,000

Find development with The Avenue Vet

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Registered Veterinary Nurse to complete our team here at The Avenue Vet, Ealing. You will be the sole registered nurse working alongside our experienced Lead Veterinary Surgeon and receptionist (already in place) and will be supported by our Practice Manager. You will be supporting the Veterinary Surgeon with consultations and procedures, nursing hospitalised and day patients, helping with reception duties, stock control, and infection control. We particularly encourage progression, development and welcome new ideas/ways of working.

This will suit someone who wants or who already has experience in a start-up who wants to be involved in driving a practice forward.

Rota patterns that work for you

This is a full time position working Monday to Friday between 8:30am-5:00pm or 9:30am-6pm. There are no weekends or OOH.

Join us in a prime location

The Avenue Veterinary Clinic is a London clinic based in a prime location. The area is regenerating and with many new homes being completed within walking distance of the clinic and a mainline and Crossrail station on our doorstep, this area is set to grow for years to come. Established in 2015, we have an excellent reputation locally for providing the highest client care standards, attentive personalised preventative health care, and high-quality treatment. Our practice is well equipped including an operating theatre, x-ray, ultrasound, and much more. Our waiting areas and kennels are separated for cats and dogs, we also are a silver status cat-friendly clinic.

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

At IVC Evidensia we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, and we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.