Job Description
Registered Veterinary Nurse-Wilton House Veterinary Clinic
Posted on 17/06/2022
The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.
The Role
We have an exciting opportunity for an RVN to join our friendly and supportive team on a temporary, 9–12-month contract, starting in August, with the possibility to become permanent. This is a full-time position working 40 hours over a four day period (days to be confirmed at interview) and includes a 1 in 5 Saturday morning in these hours. There are no out of hours.
You will join a friendly and supportive team of four vets and 5 RVNs as well as VCAs, nursing auxiliaries and an experienced client care team.
The clinic is well equipped for medical and surgical care of patients, treating a varied case load of small animals, cats, dogs and small mammals.
Experience is essential as we are passionate about nurse consultations and a keen interest in more specialised nursing clinics would be supported. The role also involves a variety of first opinion work including, monitoring anaesthetics, assisting with radiography and ultrasound, laboratory work, assisting the vets with consultation work and occasional admin and reception cover.
Salary up to £29,000 depending on experience.
About Us
We are in Guisborough which is located on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park. Multiple beaches are close by, and the vibrant cites of Newcastle and Durham are easily accessible.
Our team pride themselves on offering exceptional care and we like to treat our patients as if they are our own. We have an amazing team of extremely experienced Veterinary Nurses and Veterinary care assistants.
We offer a well-equipped clinic, fully equipped operating theatre, digital x-ray, ultrasound and an in-house laboratory.
About the Team and Culture
Our supportive team is made up of 4 vets, one of which is enrolled in a GP vet certificate. We have 5 RVNs, our head nurse is an ECC certificate holder and has a keen passion for nursing clinics.
Our nurses have different areas of interest and therefore we offer a wide variety of clinics, including weight clinics, mobility clinics, diabetic clinics, feline medicine clinics, dermatology clinics, senior clinics, behaviour clinics.
We are a very friendly team, full of fun and personality, and there is always cake!
Applicant Requirements
RVN, experienced required, hardworking, team player, enthusiastic and passionate and caring.
Benefits - Subject to Pro Rata:
Increasing holiday based on length of service
CPD paid days and allowance
L&D opportunities through the IVC Evidensia Academy
Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
Birthday leave
VDS cover
Discounted veterinary fees
Various discounts including retail & gym memberships
Cycle to Work scheme
Service-related company sick pay
Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
Relocation packages
Career progression opportunities
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 Mike Burrell from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.
Mike Burrell
Talent Partner
mike.burrell@ivcevidensia.com+44 (0) 7977 243700