We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team in Whitton. You will have plenty of support to help you thrive in this role, working in rotation between surgery, consultations, and inpatient care.
Work-life balance that tips the scale - No OOH, Sundays, or Bank Holidays.
This is a full-time position requiring 40 hours per week, spread over 5 days. Additionally, there is a requirement to work a half-day shift on Saturdays, once every 4 weeks. Time worked on the Saturday shift will be compensated by equivalent time off during a weekday, ensuring total weekly working hours remain at 40.
Find a team that cares for you.
Alcombe Vets is an RCVS-accredited, nurse-training practice. You'll work alongside an experienced team of 1 Clinical Director, 2 Veterinary Surgeons, 2 RVNs, 1 SVN, a Practice Manager, and a dedicated receptionist team. We also benefit from regular visits by a specialist surgeon who provides orthopedic procedures. You will also have the opportunity to work at other practices within the Alcombe Vets group, providing cover when needed.
Our established practice with excellent facilities.
Alcombe Vets, Whitton is a well-established first-opinion practice in the heart of a lovely neighbourhood. The clinic is well-connected, with great transport links, and is just a short walk from charming cafes and grocery stores.
The practice is equipped with digital x-ray, ultrasound, a multiparameter machine, a microscope, and an in-house laboratory for diagnostics. We have two large consulting rooms, a bright reception area, and a spacious staff room with a kitchenette and couches for relaxing during breaks. We pride ourselves on having an excellent and loyal client base, and we value our relationships with them. We also support charitable initiatives and often receive pets from Cats Protection and other local charities.
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, inclusive of bank holidays. Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday.
2. Wellbeing: 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 employee wellbeing.
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, 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 £35,000 DOE.
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