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We are looking for a flexible qualified nurse to join our team of RVN's, SVN's and ACA's. This is a part time position of 25 hours per week, over three days but open to discussion. Based in Charlton but opportunity to work in Ludgershall and Whitchurch branches.

Foxcotte Vets is located in a village on the outskirts of Andover. We have 3 branches, our main branch in Charlton and 2 further branches; our Ludgershall branch runs consults and operations, and finally, our Whitchurch branch is consult-only. All 3 branches have been recently refurbished and sit within a stone’s throw from the countryside, but also have fantastic links to London (on the train) and the coast within 1hr 30mins. Also, easy access to the West Country and Wales (both within 2hrs drive).

Our Charlton practice comprises 5 consultation rooms, a separate dog and cat waiting area, a dedicated ultrasound room, a preparation room, an x-ray room, 2 theatres, dog kennels, a cat ward, and an isolation ward.

Ludgershall has 2 consulting rooms, separate dog and cat waiting areas, a prep/theatre area, and dog and cat wards. We are very fortunate to have a dental x-ray, in-house lab and also an ultrasound at our Ludgershall branch.

We have had a long-standing, supportive team. Currently, we have 12 Veterinary Surgeons who make up 8 FTE roles. The vet team has a vast amount of experience across all fields and is very supportive of one another. We have multiple certificate holders in General Practice, Dermatology and Feline Medicine. We are very fortunate to have a cardiologist and an orthopaedic surgeon who both visit with us once a month and also work alongside a wonderful physiotherapist who has clinics at our branch surgeries 3-4 times a week.

Our nursing team comprises of 7 Registered Veterinary Nurses, many of whom have trained at Foxcotte as we are proud to be a training practice for Nurses. We also have 3 SVNs and 3 Animal Care Assistants.

Our Support Team comprises of 10 members of the team who make life easier for all by managing all non-clinical aspects of the practice.

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
• Salary
• Up to £18,000 pa DOE