Job Description
Posted on 17/01/2023
The Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Head Veterinary Nurse to join our close-knit team at our Ealing branch, Alcombe Veterinary Surgery. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Head Nurse or RVN looking for a step up as we particularly encourage progression, development and welcome new ideas / ways of working.
You will have plenty of support to allow you to thrive in this role working on a rotation between Ops, Consultations, and Inpatient Care. You will also be working alongside and supporting our lovely Student Nurse, (we are also looking to secure an RVN, so our Ealing branch will be a team of 3 Nurses in total).
Work life balance that tips the scale
We would welcome both full and part time applicants. Typically, our Head RVNs work full time, carrying out a 40-hour week over 4 or 5 days. However, we know that everyone has demands and priorities outside of their career and we want to make it brilliantly easy for you to strike the right balance, therefore there are no weekends or OOH associated with this role. We can also discuss and offer condensed hours / days that work for you.
Salary
The salary for this role is up to £34,000 depending on experience.
About Us
Alcombe Vets, Ealing is a busy first opinion practice in the heart of a lovely neighbourhood. There is a beautiful park in front of the practice that offers a lovely place for summer lunches, we are also a short walk from the underground station served by the Piccadilly line, we are also very close to Ealing Broadway. The practice is equipped with digital x-ray, ultrasound, large endoscope, rhinoscope, multiparameter, suction, electrocautery, microscope connected to the camera and an internal laboratory for routine diagnostics. We have 2 large consulting rooms and a very bright reception and the upstairs floor is dedicated to office duties. We have an excellent and loyal client base which we value our relationships with, we also support any charity initiative, and we often receive pets from Cats protection and other local charities.
About the Team and Culture
Alcombe Vets have a dedicated team of 4 Vets, 5 Nurses, 2 ANAs, 2 Practice Managers, 3 Receptionists & an Administrator.
Alcombe Vets, Ealing is a Nurse training practice with 1 experienced Clinical Director, 2 ANAs, 1 administrator and 2 Receptionists. We benefit from specialist surgeons regularly visiting the Practice to provide orthopaedic procedures and laparoscopy services and offer EMS placements for Vet Students. We encourage progression, development and welcome new ideas and ways of working.
We are committed to individual career development and have access to a variety of in house CPD alongside generous CPD allowances
Applicant Requirements
The successful candidate will be a qualified HVN or RVN looking for a step up.
Because our employees 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
£550 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 Megan Dawson from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.
Megan Dawson
Talent Partner
megan.dawson@ivcevidensia.com+44 (0) 7977 242 413