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Animals 1st are looking for an enthusiastic RVN to join our close-knit team. As one of our dedicated nurses, you will strive to maintain our high standards of patient and client care whilst working together alongside the team, performing clinical duties as required.
This role will include:
1. All clinical aspects including running nursing clinics.
2. Assist in the training of our Veterinary Care Assistants.
3. Liaise with all roles within the practice to enable smooth running of day-to-day clinical work.
Fix or Flex - find your perfect balance
Our people are at the heart of everything that we do, that’s why we know that work-life balance is vital in supporting our people to be their best selves. Our flexible approach to rota patterns and working hours offers a balance that truly flexes with you and your lifestyle no matter what stage you are in your career.
Ideally, we are looking for someone to work 40 hours a week but are happy to speak to candidates looking for part time / flexible working hours. The shifts can either be 4 x 10 hour days or shorter shifts across the week ranging from 8am until 7pm. Our nursing team share the Saturday morning rota 1 in 4 with no out of hour requirement.
Why Animals 1st Vets?
We have a well-established surgery in Macmerry, East Lothian, with a loyal and well established client base. Our practice is equipped with digital radiography, we have modern ultrasound machines and full in-house blood testing equipment. We also have good-sized theatres and consult rooms for our varied first opinion cases. We are also moving into a brand new practice, just across the road in Spring 2025.
Our friendly team is comprised of a Clinical Director, 5 Veterinary Surgeons, A Head Nurse, 4 experienced Registered Veterinary Nurses, a Practice Manager and 3 Receptionists. Our team of Vets and Nurses are passionate about patient-centric care and will always talk through options of care with our clients to ensure they are making the most informed choices. The team has many different interests and we encourage further CPD and certification.
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:
Work-life balance
* 6.8 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays.
* Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday.
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 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.
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.
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 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 £30,000 DOE.
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