Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

We are looking for an enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse who is passionate and caring about providing the very best care and service to both patient and client. At Chris Carter's we have been serving our clients for over 40 years, and we are a close-knit team that prides itself on having a low turnover of staff.The ideal candidate will be a good all-rounder in providing excellent nursing care and have strong clinical skills.

We will then support you to thrive in a friendly and supportive environment.If you are looking for a busy and rewarding position where you can make a difference, then we would love to hear from you!The role will involve some Reception duties, so you get a varied working day.

About Us

We are a well-established small animal single site practice on the outskirts of Southampton and close to the New Forest and the Solent coastline. Ideal for anyone that loves the outdoors be it for hiking, riding or water sports.Southampton is only one hour from London by train and has great transport links.

Our team comprises of Vets from a new graduate to supportive experienced Vets.We are a VN training practice and many of our nursing team have stayed on with us after qualification.We enjoy training students and generally have one on placement with us, where we continue to learn from them too.We are a happy, hardworking team who support each other throughout the day and enjoy social events together.

Working hours/rota

This is a full-time position, working 40 hours per week across five 8-hour shifts. The role includes participation in a 1 in 4 Saturday morning rota, with a half-day off during the week when working a Saturday. Part-time hours can also be considered for the right candidate.

Our team includes 7 Vets (equivalent to 4 full-time roles), 8 RVNs, 1 SVN, 2 receptionists, and a practice manager. Our nurses work a consistent 5-day week and are actively involved in running daily nurse clinics. We strongly encourage and support our nursing team to develop their skills and take on responsibilities within the scope of Schedule 3, in a setting that values growth and continuous learning.

Our facilities

We are a well-equipped 2-storey practice with ultrasound, digital x-rays, in-house Idexx machines (Catalyst and Procyte). We have three consulting rooms and a prep and theatre area which benefit from good natural light.

Because our people 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, inclusive of bank holidays pro rata
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
  
  

Wellbeing

• 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
  
  

Colleague Benefits

• 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