Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal
Are you a passionate and motivated RVN seeking to join a supportive and friendly team? We have an exciting opportunity at St Mary's Vets in Ferndown, Dorset, for a dedicated individual to become an integral part of our well-established and welcoming team.
Who we are looking for
We are seeking an RVN with strong general nursing experience, excellent customer service skills, and a genuine passion for animal welfare. The ideal candidate will be cheerful, approachable, and enthusiastic, with a commitment to providing exceptional pet healthcare and delivering outstanding client service. If you're dedicated, adaptable, and ready to make a difference, we'd love to have you on board!
The rota
This is a full-time position, offering 40 hours per week. The working hours are as follows: two days per week 8:30 AM - 6:45 PM, three days per week 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM, and one Saturday in three 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM. There are no out-of-hours or bank holiday shifts.
About the Team and Culture
St Mary's Vets is a dedicated small animal practice located in Ferndown, Dorset. We take great pride in providing exceptional care to our patients and their owners, ensuring each visit is met with kindness, professionalism, and compassion. As a close-knit, 3-vet team, we foster a supportive and collaborative working environment where everyone is valued and encouraged to grow. This role would be ideal for someone who is driven, ready for a challenge, and eager to make a real difference to the practice. We’re looking for a passionate individual who is ready to get stuck in and help us continue delivering outstanding patient care while building strong relationships with our 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
* 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 Benefits
* Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
* Pension 5% Employee/3% Employer
* Discounted staff pet care
At IVC Evidensia, we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging. We are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
St Marys Veterinary Clinic, Ferndown
300 Ringwood Road, Ferndown, BH22 9AS, United Kingdom
Any questions before applying?
Speak to Lovell Varcoe 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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