Biscot Mill Vet Centre, Luton, Luton, East of England
We have a unique opportunity for a Head Nurse to join our dynamic team. You will be leading the nursing team at the practice and your day-to-day duties include running nurse consults, anaesthesia, supporting our practice director, and general support and development of the practice.
You will see a varied SA caseload. We encourage growth and development both individually and collectively within our team. We would welcome CPD requests to fund certificates and other additional learning and skill development.
A rota that can work for you
The full-time position is typically 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday, shifts between 8:30am - 7:30pm with participation in a 1:3 Saturday morning rota. We are happy to discuss part-time hours and flexible working requests.
Our RCVS accredited practice
We are an RCVS accredited SA practice situated in Luton with transport links to London, Bedford, and Luton Airport. We are fully equipped with a laboratory suite, sterile theatre, radiography, dental x-ray, along with a bright and airy reception area and 3 consulting rooms.
Our dedicated team
We are a small but very experienced team consisting of our Practice Director, Clinical Lead Veterinary Surgeon, and nursing and reception teams. Our team is dedicated to delivering the best possible veterinary care and service to patients and clients.
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
* 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
Biscot Mill Vet Centre, Luton
324 Biscot Road, Luton, LU3 1AZ, United Kingdom
Speak to Michael Middleton 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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