At Kingfisher Veterinary Group we are looking for a full time Registered Veterinary Nurse required to join our busy team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our well-equipped RCVS accredited Veterinary Practice in Crewkerne, Somerset.
Be part of our supportive team
Our team consists of 7.5 Vets, 18 Nurses and a dedicated reception team! We are looking for someone to join us working a 4 day week, we understand how important a great work/life balance is, so you get to enjoy 3 days off every week and enjoy the beautiful South Somerset. Our OOH On Call is covered by a dedicated Out Of Hours centre, who we can also refer critical inpatients to. We offer paid CPD, and extra training is encouraged with the opportunity to study for further qualifications.
Join our well-equipped site
We are an RCVS tier 2 practice incorporating 4 centres, with lots of opportunity for growth and learning. Our main centre at Crewkerne is a fully equipped practice with up-to-date Ultrasound, endoscope, Digital x-ray and dedicated dental x-ray suite, ECG, Multi-parameters, Tonometers, full in-house Blood diagnostic machines including, Biochemistry, Haematology, electrolytes, T4, microscopy. Separate dog and cat waiting areas and kennels - with one of our practices having achieved Silver IFSM award! We also have a regular visiting Orthopaedic Specialist!
Our people are at the heart of everything we do
We strive to give our clients top standard care whether they have been with us many years or a new client. As part of a large team you will have the back up and support of your colleagues and enjoy team events and functions. As a training practice we also support and help train the next generation of nurses.
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
Wellbeing
• 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
Salary up to £30,000 DOE
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