Are you a passionate and dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse looking for an exciting opportunity? Town and Country are looking for you!
Town and Country Vets are a first opinion, small animal veterinary group with three great sites based in Blackburn, Clayton-le-Moors & Whalley. We have all the usual equipment including Ultrasound, Digital x-ray & in-house blood machine.
We are situated perfectly with lots for you to enjoy in your spare time! Blackburn is a busy town with lots of local amenities, fitness clubs, local walks and more. We have great transport links to many major cities including Manchester and Liverpool. Or, if you prefer a change from the hustle and bustle, we have many wonderful country walks around as well as the beautiful national park- The Lake District being just a short drive away!
Preventative health care and case continuity are all important to us and mean that during your time at Town & Country vets, you will build great working relationships with your clients and patients! We have some wonderful reviews on Google to reflect this! We are Lancashire’s family-oriented vets who will put your wellbeing first!
You need to have access to a motor vehicle as your shifts will be based between our 3 branches in Blackburn, Clayton-Le-Moors and Whalley on a rota. Your duties would be general nursing duties, nurse clinics, monitoring anaesthetics, assisting the vets, care and maintenance of the equipment, stock control and occasional reception duties.
Rota patterns that work for you
Our full-time role would involve working 40 hours per week Monday - Friday, within the hours 8.30am-7.30pm. Saturdays will be 1 in 4 from 8:00am-5:00pm with time back in lieu. We value your personal time so there are no late nights, out of hours or bank holidays.
About Us
Town and Country Veterinary Group is based in Lancashire within easy reach of Manchester and Liverpool. We are a well-established practice with 3 branches. Our practices are well equipped with all the normal toys that you'd expect.
About the Team
Currently we have 8 Veterinary Surgeons, 9 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 1 Student Veterinary Nurse, 1 Veterinary Care assistant, 7 Receptionists, 1 Admin, 1 Practice Manager and a Clinical Director. Our client base is loyal, and we pride ourselves on offering the best standards of service and care to patients and clients alike.
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: £750 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; Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme; Voluntary benefits; 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.
Salary up to £31,000 DOE.
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