Job Description
Registered Veterinary Nurse-JobLookup
Posted on 21/02/2023
All potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application.
The Role
Our fantastic team at Robson and Prescott Veterinary Surgeons are looking for a registered veterinary nurse to join them. Working as part of a large and dynamic nursing team, in a purpose-built veterinary hospital, you will work across all clinical areas of the practice. You will work alongside the vet and nurse team to provide high standards of care to our patients, both companion and exotic species.
We are dedicated to ensuring the well-being of our staff and offer a flexible working pattern giving you excellent work/life balance! Our standard full-time shifts are 40 hours across 5 days per week, including a share of weekend rota (or OOH if preferred) and a share of branch surgery rotations.
The salary for this role is up to £29,000 FTE depending on experience.
About Us
We are a mixed animal practice with an interest in exotics. Our large purpose-built hospital is located on the outskirts of Morpeth, Northumberland in a semi-rural setting and close to the coast and countryside, with another 7 branch surgeries. We have a large Vet and Nurse team, with 25 Vets, 20 registered veterinary nurses, 9 student veterinary nurses & 8 veterinary care assistants. Across the team, we have vet specialists in Orthopaedics, Exotics, Behaviour, Acupuncture & Analgesia, Dentistry, and Cardiology. We also have Nurse certificate holders in Exotics, Dentistry, Feline Nursing and Nutrition, with others working towards certificates. We are a close-knit bunch, with a well-being team, and regular social and charitable events.
Applicant Requirements
We are looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our large and friendly nursing team. The successful candidate should be comfortable working in a busy hospital, as well as independently at branch surgeries.
Because our employees 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
Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
Your birthday as a paid day off
Wellbeing
Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
Private Medical Insurance
Cycle to Work scheme
Initiatives focused on employee well-being, including discounted gym membership
Non-accidental injury support
Development
£550 CPD allowance
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
Additional
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.
If this position is of interest to you then please get in touch.
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Any questions before applying?
Speak to Mike Burrell from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.
Mike Burrell
Talent Partner
mike.burrell@ivcevidensia.com+44 (0) 7977 243700