We have an exciting position available for a proactive, enthusiastic Senior Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly and progressive small animal veterinary practice in leafy Twickenham.
Your day-to-day duties will include:
1. Scheduling the nurse rota
2. Approving holiday for the nursing team
3. Ordering of 'specialist' products e.g. new equipment, new consumables
4. Overseeing the nursing team day-to-day alongside the Head Nurse
5. Assisting with Practice Standards Process
6. Updating SOP's as appropriate
This is a full-time position working a 4 or 5 day week with no weekends and no OOH. Shifts are usually 8 am - 4:30 pm or 11 am - 7:30 pm. We are happy to consider flexible working patterns, as our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are keen to find a work-life balance that works around your commitments.
Our Practice
At Twickenham Veterinary Surgery, we're not just a workplace, we're a community. Situated in the vibrant town of Twickenham, we're surrounded by charming cafes, restaurants, and parks. Our practice boasts excellent facilities, including digital X-ray, ultrasound, multiparameter monitor, endoscope, laser, and a dedicated nurse's consulting room. We take immense pride in the quality of our work and the care we provide to our beloved patients.
We Care, Always
Joining our dedicated team, you'll be surrounded by five experienced Vets. Our team also includes a passionate group of four full-time Vet Nurses, three part-time Vet Nurses, one Student Nurse, one training ANA, and four full-time supporting team members. We prioritize customer care and team well-being, placing them at the top of our priority list. Our friendly and down-to-earth team thrives on customer delight, working closely with local animal charities to make a positive impact. We foster a no-blame culture, encouraging open discussions on cases and constantly striving to improve our protocols.
Because our people matter
We recognize 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 colleague wellbeing.
3. Development: £1250 CPD allowance with 40 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; All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund; Infection Prevention and Control Programme; Quality Improvement Programme.
4. Professional Memberships: VDS cover.
5. Colleague Benefits: Company pension scheme with IVC Evidensia contributions; Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria; Voluntary benefits with flexibility to choose from a range of 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, and 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.
Salary: up to £34,000 DOE FTE
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