Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal
Cedar Grove Vets have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join the team in Belfast. This role is ideal for an experienced nurse wanting to develop their career, or a recent graduate who wants to join a supportive team.
Cedar Grove Vets are looking for a dedicated and committed Registered Veterinary Nurse or Student Veterinary nurse to join their team to undertake the following duties:
1. Nurse consultations including weight clinics, 6 month checks, nail trimming, nutrition chats, and more.
2. Patient nursing including critical care patient nursing, scrub nurse duties, patient triage, blood sampling, catheter placement, and anesthetics mainly for small animals and occasionally exotics.
3. Radiography, lab and microscope work, puppy socialisation classes, and maintaining health and safety standards and hygiene protocols.
We have excellent high-end facilities along with a fully equipped imaging suite which includes an MRI and CT.
How can we support your work/life balance?
Our people are at the heart of everything that we do, which is why we know that work-life balance is vital in supporting our people to be their best selves. Our flexible approach to rota patterns and working hours offers a balance that flexes with you and your lifestyle, no matter what stage you are in your career.
Ideally working up to 40 hours per week across an 8 week rolling rota, with 1:4 weekends & a share of the OOH rota, with plenty of time back after/before weekend and out of hours work. We can consider part-time hours and flexible working as we understand the importance of balancing home life with your work life.
Salary up to £32,000 DOE.
Who are we?
We are a progressive first opinion, small animal, RCVS-accredited hospital with a significant and growing referral caseload. We have excellent surgical, medical, and diagnostic facilities including in-house MRI, CT, Ultrasound, and X-ray facilities. High-level inpatient care is maintained by our nursing team providing 24hr coverage at the clinic.
The practice is situated in affluent South Belfast, a cosmopolitan, growing city with much to offer both socially and for outdoor enthusiasts.
Who will you be working with?
Our team at Cedar Grove is led by a team of 10 Veterinary Surgeons, 12 Registered Veterinary Nurses, Animal Nursing Assistants, and 12 support staff. We have a range of Vets with additional qualifications and certificates and several working towards further qualifications in Orthopaedics, Surgery, Internal Medicine, and Neurology.
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
* Your birthday as a paid day off
* 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
Development
* £1250 CPD allowance with 5 days paid pro rata
* Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
* Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
* Research funding opportunities
* Infection Prevention and Control Programme
* Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
* BVA membership
* VDS cover
* RCVS fees
Additional Benefits
* Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with hundreds of retailers
* Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
* Discounted staff pet care
As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, 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.
Cedar Grove Veterinary Clinic, Belfast
Speak to Amelia Bateman 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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