Head Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal
Waverley Vets, Shortheath Veterinary Surgery, Farnham, South East
Discipline: Small Animal
Full Time, Flexible
Salary: Up-to £38,500 /year DOE
We are looking for a Head Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Waverley Vets, Farnham. Our practice is located in a beautiful part of Surrey, with easy access to London and the South Coast. In this exciting role, you will manage a varied caseload, take an active role in nurse consults, and support the wider team in delivering exceptional patient care. Occasionally, you may be required to work at our Beacon Hill branch, which is just a 7-mile drive from Shortheath.
The Rota:
Full time hours on a rota basis between 8:00-6:30pm, Monday to Friday.
Occasional work at our Beacon Hill practice to support the team.
Be Part of Delivering Clinical Excellence
We are a well-equipped practice with:
* Full Idexx laboratory
* Ultrasound machine
* Tonopen & K-laser
* Advanced monitoring equipment
* Dedicated dental suite with digital dental x-ray
Find a Team That Cares for You
You’ll be joining a friendly and supportive environment, with many long-standing team members who will help you settle in.
Our team consists of:
* 3 full-time vets & 2 part-time vets, supported by a fantastic team of qualified nurses.
* 2 trainee nurses, a VCA, and a reception team.
* Vets with a GP certificate & a special interest in exotics.
What You’ll Bring
* Leadership experience with a passion for team development.
* Confidence in routine surgical procedures & nurse consultations.
* Excellent communication & people skills.
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
* Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
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
* Non-accidental injury support
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
* Infection Prevention and Control Programme
* Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
* VDS cover
* RCVS fees
Additional Benefits
* Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
* Pension 5% Employee/3% Employer
* 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 are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
Contact Information
For any questions before applying, speak to Daniel Rennox from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have.
Talent Partner
Daniel Rennox
Email: daniel.rennox@ivcevidensia.com
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