Here at Barrow Hill Veterinary Hospital, we are looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team. There will be various shift roles including clinics, dispensary, theatre, and in-patients.
Find a place to excel
Barrow Hill Veterinary Centre is a purpose-built building situated in the beautiful Garden of England, Ashford, Kent. We are close to Ashford international station and shopping outlet, 15 miles from the coast and Eurotunnel for access to Europe, and the beautiful city of Canterbury is only a 20-minute drive.
We have state-of-the-art equipment including digital x-ray, dental x-ray, orthopaedic equipment, k-laser unit, a CT scanner, and endoscopy. We have separate dog and cat wards and a separate isolation ward.
Join our supportive Team
The practice has a caring and supportive culture, and there is plenty of opportunity to learn from both senior and visiting colleagues. We encourage the sharing of CPD and best practice and hold regular M&M meetings to ensure that we are delivering the best care for both our patients and clients. The welfare of our team is very important to us, and we constantly strive to ensure a good work-life balance and supportive working environment.
Currently, our team consists of 10 Veterinary Surgeons supported by 11 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 1 Student Veterinary Nurse, 1 Kennel Assistant, a Client Care Manager, and a supportive front of house team.
We have three vets with a CertAVP and have visiting specialists in orthopaedics, ophthalmology, and cardiology.
What we can offer
The position is full-time Monday-Friday with 2:9 Saturday shifts. The earliest start time would be 8am and the latest finish time 8pm. There are no out of hours. Saturday shifts are worked on a rota and consist of alternating inpatient and consult shifts. There may also be some branch shifts in Hythe and New Romney. We are open to working with you to secure the appropriate shift pattern for you and 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
Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
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
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
All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
Infection Prevention and Control Programme
Quality Improvement Programme
4. Professional Memberships:
VDS cover
RCVS fees
5. Additional:
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.
Salary: Up to £30,000 DOE
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