We are looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse for maternity leave cover for a fixed term of 12 months with the possibility to extend further, to join our team here at Carterton Vets. The job role offers a varied caseload of work within a small team of Vets and Nurses. The day-to-day duties include caring for inpatients, surgical nursing, anaesthesia, nursing clinics, reception and much more. 1 in 4 Saturday mornings.
About Us
Carterton Veterinary Surgery is a purpose-built small animal first-opinion practice which opened its doors to business in 2014. The practice has a large reception with separate dog and cat areas, separate dog and cat wards, a large prep room with an isolation kennel, an imaging room, a dental theatre, and a surgical theatre. We are a small team who work together to create a good environment for ourselves and our clients. We are located in West Oxfordshire on the edge of the Cotswolds, close to Oxford and within easy reach of London.
Our team consists of 2 FTE Vets, 3.5 FTE Nurses, 1 Student Nurse and one Practice Manager. Two of our Vets are studying towards small animal medicine certificates.
We are a small, friendly team who get on well both in and out of the practice.
Applicant Requirements
The successful applicant will be an RVN with at least 2 years experience.
Because our people 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:
1. Work life balance: 6.6 weeks annual leave, Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday.
2. Wellbeing: 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.
3. 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, All our Vets get £1000 per annum to spend via our Care Fund, Infection Prevention and Control Programme, Quality Improvement Programme.
4. Professional Memberships: VDS cover, RCVS fees.
5. Colleague Benefits: 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.
Salary: Up to £33,000 DOE
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