Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

North Weald Vets are looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly team on a full-time basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a supportive, close-knit practice where your nursing skills will be fully utilised and valued.

About Our Practice

We are a welcoming and collaborative team made up of:

• 4 Veterinary Surgeons
• 4 Registered Veterinary Nurses
• 1 Veterinary Care Assistant

As a smaller practice, every team member plays an important role. No two days are the same, and you’ll be involved in all aspects of practice life, from supporting on reception to assisting with surgical procedures and diagnostics.

Our practice is well-equipped with up-to-date facilities, including a new dental x-ray machine, allowing us to deliver a high standard of care and carry out a wide range of procedures in-house.

The Role

This is a varied and hands-on nursing role where you’ll rotate across different areas of the practice, including:

• Theatre and surgical support
• Inpatient care
• Nurse consultations
• Client communication and reception support

We are passionate about supporting our nurses and actively encourage the development of new skills and competencies across different areas of nursing. If there’s a particular area you’d like to grow in, we’ll help you build confidence and experience.

Working Pattern

The role is based on a 40-hour week, working Monday to Friday. Shifts are 8 hours in length, either 8:00am – 4:00pm or 11:00am – 7:00pm. There is also a 1 in 3 Saturday morning rota (8:00am – 1:00pm).

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, inclusive of bank holidays
• Increasing holiday allowance based on your length of service
• Additional leave for your birthday
• 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 employee wellbeing

Development

• £550 CPD allowance with 24 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
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• VDS cover
• RCVS fees
• Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
• Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
• Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
• Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
• Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice

North Weald Veterinary Surgery, Epping

42a-44 High Road, North Weald, Epping, CM16 6BU
, United Kingdom

At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, 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.

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Bethany Baker 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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