Job Description
Registered Veterinary Nurse-White Cross Vets, Walkden
Posted on 22/12/2022
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The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team here at White Cross Vets, Walkden!
We are a busy practice with a varied caseload. Our nurses are encouraged to use their nursing skills to the full, and you will have the opportunity to work across all areas of the practice. Nurses have regular opportunities to be involved with orthopaedic surgery, anaesthesia, non-surgical procedures, nurse consultations and client education. Main responsibilities include in-patient care of surgical and medical cases, anaesthesia and nurse consultations.
As a full-time member of the team, you will work 37.5 hours, over 5 days. You will also be required to participate in the weekend rota. TOIL is given for any weekend hours worked. There is no out of hours required.
Salary for the role is up to £30,000 depending on experience.
About Us
Our Walkden practice is a large, spacious practice over two floors with top facilities and equipment. Our practice is fully equipped with an operating theatre, digital x-ray, full in house IDEXX lab, ultrasound and BP monitor. We have 3 consulting rooms and separate cat and dog wards. The Walkden team have a diverse range of skills and interests and are all very supportive and eager to help each other out.
The nursing team run regular weight clinics, cuddle clinics and senior clinics. We are passionate about helping our community and work with our local school children on responsible pet ownership as well as local charity 'Dogs 4 Rescue'.
About the Team and Culture
The nursing team run regular weight clinics, cuddle clinics and senior clinics. We are passionate about helping our community and work with our local school children on responsible pet ownership as well as local charity 'Dogs 4 Rescue'.
One of the best parts of working at Walkden is the enthusiastic team who work closely together. We love to bond over our shared love of food with regular meals out together, along with regularly partaking in some serious competition with the local pub quiz and Breakout rooms. There are also some very active members of the team, who join forces in training for 10k’s and our weekly Fitbit challenge.
Applicant Requirements
We are looking for a highly motivated veterinary nurse who can thrive in our high-quality practice. You will relate to our core principles of quality, integrity, responsibility and growth, fitting seamlessly alongside our friendly practice teams as you work with team to provide a quality experience for pet owner and pets alike.
Experience working within a small animal veterinary practice
RCVS registered
Strong communication skills
Ability to work well in a team
A passion to deliver great clinical quality and fantastic client service
Desire and passion to care for pets as if they are your own
Because our employee’s 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
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
£1500 CPD allowance with 3 days 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
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 Susan Todd from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.
Susan Todd
Talent Partner
susan.todd@ivcevidensia.com+44 (0) 7977 242576