Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal (FTC)

We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our fantastic team at Hawthorne Lodge Veterinary Surgery on a fixed-term contract. This is a full-time position involving a range of nursing duties, including theatre work, anaesthetics, inpatient care and nurse consultations. You'll also be part of a Saturday rota, but there are no out-of-hours requirements, and the practice is closed on Sundays and Bank Holidays.

Role Details

You'll be working 4 days a week with a share of Saturdays. Shifts are between 9 and 9.5 hours, with the earliest start at 7:30am and the latest finish at 7:30pm. You'll rotate across ops, hospital and clinic duties throughout the week - but if you have a preferred area or shift pattern, we're happy to explore that with you.

About The Practice

Hawthorne Lodge is a thriving first-opinion small animal practice based in Banbury, within easy reach of Oxford and the Cotswolds. We're equipped with everything needed to provide excellent client and patient care, including laparoscopic spays, endoscopy, ultrasound, dental suite with dental x-ray, and separate cat/dog waiting areas.

The practice has 5 consulting rooms, 3 theatres, 2 isolation wards, and a team of 5 Vets, 5 RVNs, 2 SVNs, plus a skilled reception team and Practice Director. Our focus on continuity of care means we build strong relationships with clients and each other.

What We're Looking For

We're after a proactive, team-focused Registered Veterinary Nurse with at least one year of post-qualification experience. You'll need to be confident across general nursing responsibilities, have good communication skills, and be someone who likes contributing ideas and supporting colleagues. If you're dedicated, reliable and care about doing a good job - we want to hear from you.

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 Up To £30,000 DOE, 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

• £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours 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