We are looking for a registered veterinary nurse to join our team looking after the small animal and exotic pets of Cambridge.
The typical day involves admitting and preparing animals for surgery including monitoring patient status, anaesthesia, accurate record-keeping, pre and post-surgery observations, stock ordering, assisting vets with surgical procedures and consultations, running nurse consultations, and discharging pets.
We are looking for a qualified, or recently qualified, Nurse who has good general nursing skills and who enjoys variety within their role. We have a mix of surgical, inpatient, lab, and consulting shifts.
Cambridge Veterinary Group is located near the city centre close to the rail station, and we are a first opinion small animal practice well known for our significant exotic case load and high standards of care. We have all the normal veterinary equipment as well as scopes, dental x-ray, and a lot of exotic-focused specialist equipment.
The role is full time, 40 hours per week, with a shared rota of 8 hour weekday shifts varying from 7.30am start to 11am start with middle shifts as well. The weekends are Saturday mornings with occasional weekend inpatient cover, 1 in 6, with the practice open from 8.30am to 12.30pm. There is no OOH requirement. Salary up to £28,000.
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
Your birthday as a paid day off
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 5 days paid pro rata
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 £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
Infection Prevention and Control Programme
Quality Improvement Programme
4. Professional Memberships:
BVA membership
VDS cover
RCVS fees
5. Additional:
Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s 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.
Up to £28,000 DOE
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