Job Description
Registered Veterinary Nurse-Avon Lodge Veterinary Group, Salisbury
Posted on 06/02/2023
All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.
The Role
Here at Avon Lodge Veterinary Group, we are looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team. The day-to-day duties will include assisting Vets with their work in theatre including admits, discharges and with inpatients.
The rota includes working 5 days per week, with a varied shift pattern. There will be 1 in 4 Saturday morning shifts. There are no out of hours or sole working.
The salary for this role will be up to £29,000 depending on experience.
About Us
We are a three-branch practice situated in Salisbury, Amesbury and Wilton. Our main hospital and surgery suite are based in the Cathedral city of Salisbury with equipment including Ultrasound, X Ray, Cryopen, K Laser and Tonopen. Routine day surgery is also provided once a week in Amesbury, consults are carried out in all three branches. We are a long-standing practice serving the community of Salisbury and the surrounding areas. The market town of Salisbury is close by to the historic tourist attraction Stonehenge and is situated approximately 1 hour from the nearest beach, it also benefits from a railway station.
We have a team of 8 Veterinary Surgeons, 5 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 2 Student Nurses and 10 Reception staff. We also have a certificate holder in Small Animal Medicine and a specialist in Dermatology.
Applicant Requirements
We require a Registered Veterinary Nurse who is efficient and proactive, with the ability to guide and help build the team.
Because our employee’s 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 wellbeing, including discounted gym membership
Non-accidental injury support
Development
£500 CPD allowance with 3 days paid 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
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 Nicola Grant from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.
Nicola Grant
Talent Partner
nicola.grant@ivcevidensia.com+44 (0) 7977 242 410