Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our amazing team here at Ardene House Vet Practice, Kingswells Hospital!
Here at Ardene, no two days will be the same, but some daily duties will include:
1. Nursing day and hospitalised patients.
2. Supporting our vets with surgical and non-surgical procedures.
3. Carrying out diagnostic and dental x-rays.
4. Carrying out laboratory analysis.
5. Assisting with ultrasounds, CT scans, and endoscopy.
6. Assisting with laparoscopic procedures.
We are an accredited training practice that supports SVNs, VCAs, and Vet students through their training. Clinical coach training or refreshers can be provided if interested in the role.
Are you looking for a better work-life balance?
Our flexible approach to rota patterns can truly enrich your work-life balance. We know that everyone has demands and priorities outside of their career and we want to make it easy for you to strike the right balance. Whether you need to do the school pick-up, need reduced hours during school holidays, or would simply like a more flexible rota pattern, we can fix or flex our patterns to suit your needs.
The full-time position for this role would include working 40 hours Monday to Friday and a share in 1:6 Saturdays for which you will receive a full day TOIL. We encourage part-time and flexible working candidates to apply.
Why join Ardene House?
Our main practice is situated in the beautiful outskirts of Kingswells, Aberdeen, providing small animal and equine veterinary care and is the base for our farm vets. We also have a branch surgery at Bridge of Don providing companion animal care to the local community.
We are proud to host a team of skilled professionals, including both surgical and medical certificate holders. We collaborate with renowned specialists who visit regularly to offer specialised clinics in cardiology, dermatology, and pain management. Recently we have welcomed Aberdeen Veterinary Referrals who provide orthopaedic and internal medicine referrals within our modern facility.
We foster a culture of CPD and specialisation, supporting our team in pursuing certificates and advanced studies, fully funded by the practice. Located in spacious, purpose-built premises in Kingswells, our facilities include ample parking and state-of-the-art equipment.
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
* 6.8 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
* Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
* 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 colleague 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
* All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
* Infection Prevention and Control Programme
* Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
* VDS cover
* RCVS fees
* 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
Ardene House Veterinary Practice Ltd, Kingswells Hospital
Speak to Taylor Findlay from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.
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