Job Description
Posted on 30/11/2022
The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team here at Shedden Vets, Glasgow!
We are looking for a candidate who can carry out theatre, lab and consult duties, days can be flexible if required but we tend to work on fixed rota, happy to consider a part-time, no out of hours but occasional Saturday morning shifts might be required from time to time.
Our flexible approach to rota patterns and working hours truly tips the scale on your work life balance. We know that everyone has demands and priorities outside of their career and we want to make it brilliantly easy for you to strike the right balance. Whether you are looking to fix or flex your work patterns, we can find the right solution for you.
Salary
Up to £29,000 negotiable depending on experience.
About Us
We are a small friendly 100% small animal practice in the South side of Glasgow with good clientele and lots of interesting cases to deal with. The practice is well equipped with excellent facilities including: x-ray facilities, dental x-rays, full laboratory equipment, laser therapy, ultrasound machine, blood pressure machine and tonometer. Excellent transport 2 nearby train stations and bus services
About the Team and Culture
We have 3 full-time vets and 2 part-time, 1 head nurse and 2 student nurses as well as an excellent reception team. We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate to join our caring compassionate and friendly team. We offer excellent CDP allowance and opportunities to grow professionally.
Applicant Requirements
We are looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse who is dedicated to providing excellent care to animals and their owners like you would your own. Ideally have some experience in a small animal practice, however this is not a requirement. Coupled with a can-do attitude you’ll fit right into our amazing 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 Margaret Oliver from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.
Margaret Oliver
Senior Talent Partner
Margaret.Oliver@ivcevidensia.com07977242572