Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal
We’re looking for a passionate and caring Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly, dedicated team in the stunning Cathedral city of Salisbury. This full-time role involves working 40 hours per week, with a 1 in 4 Saturday morning shift. The ideal candidate will be committed to providing excellent animal care, have strong clinical skills, and thrive in a collaborative, supportive environment. If you’re looking for a fulfilling and rewarding position where you can truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you!
We are a well-established small animal practice with three branches in Salisbury, Amesbury, and Wilton, offering a friendly and welcoming environment. Our dedicated team consists of 7 vets and 10 reception staff, working collaboratively across all locations. We pride ourselves on being a well-equipped practice, with access to advanced technology such as ultrasound, digital radiography, endoscopy, and Idexx laboratory machines. By joining us, you’ll be part of a supportive team in a practice that values both professional development and high-quality care for our patients.
What we are looking for
You would be a registered veterinary nurse with excellent all round nursing skills and a strong passion for animal care. You will be a proactive team member with strong organisational and communication skills. Clinical coaching experience would be preferred.
Rota
We are a team of 6 RVN's and 1 Student Nurse. Your role will be 40 hours per week, 8 hours per day Monday - Friday with 1 in 4 Saturdays, 8am - 1pm on a rota basis. There are no out of hours.
We run daily nurse consults and utilise nurses to their maximum.
Because our employee’s 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
* Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
* Your birthday as a paid day off
* Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
* Private Medical Insurance
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership
* Non-accidental injury support
Development
* £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid 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
Additional
* Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
* Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
* Discounted staff pet care
Avon Lodge Veterinary Group, Salisbury
21 Stratford Road, Salisbury, SP1 3JN, United Kingdom
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.
Any questions before applying?
Speak to Lovell Varcoe 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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