Join our accredited RCVS practice as we are seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse on a fixed term contract, to cover maternity leave for 12 months. Join our bustling 1st Opinion Small Animal Veterinary Group in Bridgwater, Somerset.
This role will be an average of 35 hours per week, but we’re open to discuss part time hours. Participation in the bank holiday rota may be required. You will be based across our 3 branches, we operate from sites in Bridgwater and Burnham-on-Sea, covering an area stretching from the Mendips to the Quantocks, and from Bristol Channel out across the Somerset Levels.
The role is best suited for an RVN with a bias towards consulting but will also include medical and surgical nursing, and inpatient care. You will collaborate closely with our fantastic team of Vets, RVNs, SVNs and receptionists across our 3 sites. You will be well supported and part of our team.
About You
We are looking for an RVN with exceptional communication skills, teamwork, commitment, friendliness, and reliability. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality care to our clients and their pets and want our new RVN to carry these values.
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, pro rata
* 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
* £750 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
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 £28,000 FTE DOE
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