Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal
We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our amazing small animal and exotics team!
We are based at two sites: Chorlton and Sale, with our Avian and Exotic referral clinic at Chorlton. We are a supportive, caring, busy practice with fantastic teamwork. Our cases are varied, and so are the species of patients we care for. If you are looking for a position where no two days are the same, the patients come in literally all shapes and sizes, and you enjoy working within a friendly knowledgeable large team, this is the practice for you!
We are lucky to have great clients! Our aim is to provide a high standard of veterinary care as well as maintain our great local reputation. We pride ourselves on giving honest advice and exceptional care.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for someone who is organised, adaptable, and dependable, who is able to work in a fast-paced environment, and within a large team, as well as independently.
The Job Role
Duties for this role will include; admits, assisting vets in surgery, anaesthesia, discharges, inpatient care, nurse clinics, consult team, pharmacy, ward nurse, recovery, countersigning the medication box, nurse messages, cleaning, restocking, washing, kits, reception work and of course client care. This is a great opportunity to work with a wide variety of species, to a high standard, and be part of a friendly and supportive practice.
The rota is designed to give a great work-life balance with the 40 hours being spread over 4 days a week Monday to Friday, plus weekends 1 in 4/5. Working the above shifts includes a share of bank holidays each year (mornings only). Out of hours on-call work is 1 in 5 weekends and midweek nights for an additional salary supplement. This would be paid to you each month as part of your salary. The salary advertised reflects this additional amount. Nurses are called out to the practice as needed, meaning that should you not get called out, you still receive the supplement for that shift.
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:
Work-life balance
* 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays (6.8 for Scotland, and 7 for IOM, NI)
* 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 employee 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
* 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
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.
Ashleigh Veterinary Centre, Chorlton
221 Upper Chorlton Road, Whalley Range, Manchester, M16 0DE, United Kingdom
Speak to Jim Dixon 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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