We are looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse for a one-year fixed contract (maternity cover). Full-time work is preferable, but we can consider part-time or flexible working options.
About Straid
We are a small, friendly, enthusiastic practice based in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire! The practice has been established for over 100 years and has a loyal client base. We pride ourselves on being our community vet, establishing good relationships with our clients and their pets and working with some local charities. We also enjoy some fundraising for them as well! Beaconsfield is a busy town with plenty of shops, restaurants, bars, and great commuter links.
Your Role
You will be working alongside 3 other members of our nursing team! The practice has ultrasound, new DR processing x-ray, dental x-ray, operating theatre (also performing orthopaedic and some more advanced soft tissue procedures), fully equipped lab, 3 consulting rooms.
Our Rota
Our rota systems aim to provide a good work/life balance for staff and we are flexible with allowing staff to swap shifts to accommodate any personal commitments they may have. We work Monday - Friday inclusive (with a mix of early shifts 8-4 for 3 weeks and late shifts 12:30-7:00 for 1 week), there is also 1:4 Saturday mornings 8-12. We are also flexible with the rota to accommodate staff holidays and make sure we all look out for each other.
Why Join Us?
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:
1. Work-life balance: 6.6 weeks annual leave and your birthday as a paid day off.
2. Wellbeing: Private medical insurance, enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay, Cycle to Work scheme, initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, and non-accidental injury support.
3. 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, research funding opportunities, Infection Prevention and Control Programme, and Quality Improvement Programme.
4. Professional Memberships: VDS cover and RCVS fees.
5. Additional Benefits: Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers, pension - 5% Employee/3% Employer, and discounted staff pet care.
Salary: Up to £30,000 DOE
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