Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal
Axe Valley Veterinary Practice, Blackford, Wedmore, South West
Discipline: Small Animal
Full Time, Part Time, Flexible
Salary up to £30,160 FTE DOE
Find Your Future With Axe Valley Veterinary Practice
Here at Axe Valley Veterinary Practice we are looking for an enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team. The position will include a range of nursing responsibilities such as Nurse Clinics, Anaesthetics, Inpatient Care and Laboratory work. We can be flexible for the right candidate and are happy to discuss 40 hours per week or less, full and part time applicants welcome. Our nurses usually work 8 hours per day, 3-5 days per week ranging from 7:00am to 7:00pm. This role will involve working across a combination of our branches. You will join our weekend on-call rota, at our Blackford branch; 8:30am-1:00pm Saturday and 8:30am-10:30am on Sunday, weekends include being on call until 7:00pm.
Join Our Well Equipped Site
The practice is well equipped and has extensive diagnostic and clinical tools including endoscopy, ultrasonography, digital radiography (including dental radiography), in-house laboratory and much more!
Our Team
Join our friendly and supportive team, based in rural Somerset! We currently have 12 Veterinary Surgeons, including 1 Medicine Certificate holder and 2 Surgical, and 1 Medicine and Exotics certificates nearing completion. 9 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 1 Student Veterinary Nurse, 4 Animal Nursing Assistants and 18 Support Staff! This is the perfect time to join our lovely team.
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
* 6.6 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 employee wellbeing
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
* Infection Prevention and Control Programme
* Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
* VDS cover
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
Axe Valley Veterinary Practice, Blackford
Redmans Hill, Blackford, Wedmore, BS28 4NG, United Kingdom
Animals treated: Small animals
Any questions before applying?
Speak to Maizie Brown from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.
Talent Partner
Maizie Brown
maizie.brown@ivcevidensia.com
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