Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal
Start the rewarding career you deserve with Bruceview! We are on the lookout for a dedicated and enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team on a permanent basis. You will have a variety of responsibilities including nursing in-patients, assisting with surgical and diagnostic procedures, nurse consult alongside other ad hoc nursing duties. You will be supported by our team of experienced nurses and Veterinary Care Assistants so your time can be utilised doing what you do best. All our nurses are encouraged to grow their skills and the team size means you will get time to learn from each other.
Fix or flex – find your perfect balance
We understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. We offer flexible rota patterns and working hours to accommodate your personal needs and priorities. Whether you prefer fixed or flexible work patterns, we are committed to finding the right solution for you.
Our full-time nurses work 40 hours over the choice of a 4 or 5 day working week. 4-day week would include working 8-6 whilst 5 days would vary. You would have a share in 1 in 4 Saturday rota (9am -1pm) and no out of hours requirement. We are happy to speak to candidates looking for part time / flexible working hours.
Our people are at the heart
Bruceview is an RCVS accredited small animal practice in Central Scotland. It is a modern and well-equipped practice with three consult rooms and separate cat and dog wards. We focus on providing excellent client and patient care and provide all usual services including Dental x-ray and acupuncture. Our team consists of 10 Vets, 7 Nurses, and 5 Support Staff, including certificate holders who specialise in Dentistry and Pain Management. Our ideal candidate will be hard working, good at multi-tasking and above all a team player.
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
* 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, and 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.
Bruceview Vets, Stirling
150 Glasgow Road, Whins of Milton, Stirling, FK7 0LJ, United Kingdom
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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