Senior Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Twickenham Vets Ltd; Twickenham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive veterinary practice in Twickenham is looking for a Senior Veterinary Nurse to join their team. This full-time role offers a flexible work schedule with no weekends or out-of-hours shifts. Key responsibilities include managing the nursing rota and overseeing day-to-day operations. The ideal candidate will be proactive, enthusiastic, and possess strong communication skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, annual leave, private medical insurance, and a CPD allowance.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

£550 CPD allowance

Company pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a veterinary practice.
• Ability to manage a nursing team.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedule the nursing rota and approve holiday requests.
• Oversee day-to-day running of the nursing team.
• Assist with Practice Standards processes and update SOPs.

Skills

Proactive attitude

Enthusiasm

Team management

Customer care

Job description

Overview

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 us

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.

The role

Key responsibilities include 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.

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.

Our practice

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

Up to £34,000 pa DOE