We are looking for a dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse to become a part of our existing Nursing team to cover a fixed term maternity cover period from June 2025 onwards based at our Fishguard Practice. You will be led by our Head Nurse and supported by our effective Nursing Team.
The role involves nursing care for hospitalised and day patients encompassing a broad range of duties. This includes monitoring anaesthetics, client consultations, carrying out procedures like nail clipping and dental checks, administering medications and vaccinations, and assisting during surgeries and procedures. Additionally, nurses help with infection control, stock management, and equipment maintenance. They assist with house visits, oversee and train ANAs and nursing students, dispense pharmaceuticals, use lab equipment, assist with marketing, adhere to health and safety policies, manage waste control, and help solve day-to-day issues as needed by the Head Nurse.
Rota patterns that work for you
We care about the work/life balance of our people and do our best to ensure your needs are met. The standard shift pattern is 37.5 hours across 5 days 8:30am-5pm each day, plus Saturdays on a shared rota covered by the whole Nursing Team equally. We make alternative provision for our clients to offer Out of Hours Services but we do continue to offer In Patient Care on a case-by-case basis supporting our Vet Team where required.
Join us in a beautiful location
Our practice is based in beautiful Pembrokeshire surrounded by the most stunning coastal and countryside that Wales has to offer - the extent of recreational advantages along with breath-taking scenery the best location offering 186 miles the longest and oldest established section of the Wales Coastal Path passing by 58 beaches and 14 harbours.
Excellent facilities including our aquatic treadmill for hydrotherapy services as the only Vet led facility in Pembrokeshire.
Our main small animal surgery in Haverfordwest offers surgery, dentistry, internal laboratory, ultrasound, radiography, and endoscopy.
Our Fishguard branch has a unique facility Vet Led base offering our aquatic treadmill for hydrotherapy delivered by hydrotherapy specialists including acupuncture. This is also where our rehab/physio Team are based. We also have an internal laboratory, dentistry, and surgical facilities at this site with use of laser in both sites.
Join our welcoming and supportive team
We are a team of 7 Veterinary Surgeons, 5 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 3 Student Nurses and Animal Nursing Assistant, Practice Manager, Reception Co Ordinator and Reception Support Team. We have an advanced practitioner in Small Animal Surgery who performs our advanced surgeries once weekly allowing the Vet Team to deal with orthopaedic work and complex soft tissue surgery in house.
One of our Vets is currently undertaking an Exotics Certificate, we are supporting a further Vet to potentially develop their surgical skills, and several our Vet Team being able to perform acupuncture and alternative rehabilitation support.
We enjoy regular social events including our annual Team Building day in the summer and Christmas get together and there are also other optional get togethers all year round.
At the end of 2023 a few members of our Clinical & Nursing Team actively supported a Voluntary Neutering Scheme in Sri Lanka offering their expertise - we support and encourage the opportunity to offer their valuable support; they also hope to continue in future years.
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
1. 6.6 weeks annual leave
2. Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
3. Your birthday as a paid day off
Wellbeing
1. Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
2. Private Medical Insurance
3. Cycle to Work scheme
4. Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership
5. Non-accidental injury support
Development
1. £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid pro rata
2. Certificate support
3. Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
4. Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider
5. All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
6. Infection Prevention and Control Programme
7. Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
1. VDS cover
2. RCVS fees
Additional
1. Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers
2. Pension - 5% Employee/3% Employer
3. 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.
The Oak Veterinary Group, Fishguard
Unit 10, Feidr Castell, Fishguard, SA65 9BB, United Kingdom
Animals treated: Small animals
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