Galemire Vets in Cumbria is seeking a dedicated and motivated Head Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly and supportive team. If you are ready to step into a leadership role in a well-established and respected practice, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.
Step into a Leadership Role
The role will involve managing a small, dedicated nursing team, providing high-quality patient care, and supporting the clinical team with day-to-day operations. You will be responsible for overseeing nursing duties, maintaining patient care standards, and ensuring that the practice runs smoothly.
Join a Well-Established and Supportive Team
Galemire Vets is a practice committed to continuous growth and maintaining high clinical standards. Our modern, fully-equipped facility includes cutting-edge technology such as digital x-ray, ultrasound, and multiparameter monitoring, all designed to provide the highest level of care for our patients.
We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment where every team member's voice is heard, and their contributions are valued. Since 1966, Galemire Vets has been delivering exceptional care to the community, building strong relationships with clients and patients alike.
Working Hours
We are seeking a Head Veterinary Nurse to join our team on a part-time basis, working 32 hours per week across 4 days. This role offers an excellent work-life balance, with no out-of-hours (OOH) or on-call duties required.
What Skills You'll Bring to Our Team
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced RVN who is ready to take on a leadership role. The ideal candidate will have leadership experience or the desire to step into a management position, along with a passion for providing high-quality patient care and exceptional client service. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team are essential, as is a commitment to continuous professional development.
Because our employees 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, inclusive of bank holidays, and additional holiday entitlement for your birthday.
2. Wellbeing: Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay, Private Medical Insurance, Cycle to Work scheme, initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership, and Non-accidental injury support.
3. Development: £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid 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: Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers, Pension 5% Employee/3% Employer, and discounted staff pet care.
At IVC Evidensia, we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging. 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 would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum pro-rata.
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