Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal
IVC Evidensia
Date: 2 days ago
City: Southampton
Contract type: Full time
We are looking for a full time Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Shield Veterinary Centre!
The Role
This Is a Varied Role That Includes
Who we are looking for
The ideal candidate for this position will be a Registered Veterinary Nurse with excellent all-round nursing skills and a strong passion for animal care. As an enthusiastic and pro-active team member, you'll seamlessly integrate into our team, supporting your colleagues and fostering a collaborative environment. Strong organisational and communication skills are essential, enabling you to manage tasks efficiently while effectively interacting with both the team and clients.
About Us
Our team is made up of 5 Vets, 9 Nurses, and 8 Receptionists, working collaboratively across two well-equipped branches. Our nursing team brings a fantastic mix of experience, from newly qualified RVNs to those with over 15 years in practice, creating a supportive and knowledge-rich environment.
Location Perks
Situated between Southampton and Portsmouth, our practices are ideally located with easy rail links to London, and access to the stunning South Coast, including the New Forest and nearby beaches, perfect for a great work-life balance.
Working Hours
The role is full-time at 40 hours per week, typically structured as four 8.5-hour shifts and one 5-hour shift. You’ll also benefit from a fixed afternoon off each week. There is a Saturday morning rota of 1 in 4.
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
Up to £32,000 p/a DOE
The Role
This Is a Varied Role That Includes
- Nurse Consultations
- Anaesthesia
- Inpatient Care
- Laboratory Work
Who we are looking for
The ideal candidate for this position will be a Registered Veterinary Nurse with excellent all-round nursing skills and a strong passion for animal care. As an enthusiastic and pro-active team member, you'll seamlessly integrate into our team, supporting your colleagues and fostering a collaborative environment. Strong organisational and communication skills are essential, enabling you to manage tasks efficiently while effectively interacting with both the team and clients.
About Us
Our team is made up of 5 Vets, 9 Nurses, and 8 Receptionists, working collaboratively across two well-equipped branches. Our nursing team brings a fantastic mix of experience, from newly qualified RVNs to those with over 15 years in practice, creating a supportive and knowledge-rich environment.
Location Perks
Situated between Southampton and Portsmouth, our practices are ideally located with easy rail links to London, and access to the stunning South Coast, including the New Forest and nearby beaches, perfect for a great work-life balance.
Working Hours
The role is full-time at 40 hours per week, typically structured as four 8.5-hour shifts and one 5-hour shift. You’ll also benefit from a fixed afternoon off each week. There is a Saturday morning rota of 1 in 4.
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
- Additional holiday entitlement 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
- £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
- 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
Up to £32,000 p/a DOE
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