Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal
Taverham Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to expand our team as we enter the very exciting final stages of our hospital expansion.
The role will be mostly based at Taverham Veterinary Hospital, although cover at our Longwater Lane and Bure Valley branch may be necessary. The candidate will be able to utilise their clinical skills within the different areas of our hospital and enjoy getting to form strong bonds with clients and their pets in a branch practice environment. The position will require a motivated, compassionate and driven Nurse to assist with anaesthesia, surgery and diagnostic processes. Duties will also include nurse consultations, laboratory work and inpatient care. An interest in orthopaedics would be desirable but not essential.
Work Schedule
This is a full-time role working 38.5 hours per week over 4 days and 1:8 short weekends and 1:8 long weekends. There are no out of hours. Salary is up to £31,000 DOE.
Benefits
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:
* 6.6 weeks annual leave
* Your birthday as a paid day off
* Private medical insurance
* Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
* Non-accidental injury support
Development
* £550 CPD allowance with 5 days paid pro rata
* 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
Professional Memberships
* BVA membership
* 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
As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, 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.
Speak to Amelia Bateman 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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