Job Description
Consulting Nurse-JobLookup
Posted on 06/05/2022
Please ensure you read the below overview and requirements for this employment opportunity completely.
The Role
Robson & Prescott Veterinary Surgeons have an exciting opportunity for a part-time Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their team!
Your day-to-day duties will include:
Performing nurse consultations at either our Whorral Bank hospital or our branch surgeries
Assisting Vets with their consultations
Helping to develop the range of nurse led clinics available to our clients
This is a part-time position, and we are happy to offer flexible shifts. Ideally, this will be 2-4 days per week depending on your availability. Our flexible approach to rota patterns can truly enrich your work life balance. We know that everyone has demands and priorities outside of their career and we want to make it easy for you to strike the right balance. Whether you need to do the school pick up, need reduced hours during school holidays or would simply like a more flexible rota pattern we can fix or flex our patterns to suit you
The salary for this position is up to £27,299 depending on experience. Pro-rated to the part-time hours worked.
About Us
Our purpose-built main hospital is based on the outskirts of Morpeth about 15 minutes north of Newcastle-upon-Tyne in a beautiful market town. We have a lovely facility with a huge waiting room, six consult rooms, laboratory along with wards to cater for cats, dogs, small mammals, and exotics. There are also four large operating theatres with separate radiography, dental and ultrasound suites and we also have an onsite hydrotherapy unit. Our equine and farm departments are based out of the main hospital making it a busy and sociable workplace. We are a supported by a large and dedicated team of nurses, nursing assistants, reception, and a hydro therapist and currently, we have 7 branches based across Northumberland. We are 10 minutes from amazing beaches, hills, castles, shopping, and nightlife - all of which add to the social lives of our staff and help achieve that all important work life balance. We aim to provide a supportive and progressive working environment to allow the right candidate to excel.
About the Team and Culture
At Robson & Prescott we have 25 Vets and 22 Veterinary Nurses working to complete our varied caseload. We have certificate holders in exotics, surgery, medicine, cardiology, and behaviour to support and encourage development in the team. We have our own R&P social group who organise events for fun and charity throughout the year. Our team is very close, and the working day is filled with plenty of laughs and pizza!
Applicant Requirements
Our ideal candidate will be a Registered Veterinary Nurse and will need to enjoy working as part of a team and be happy to work independently at our branch surgeries.
Previous experience of a consulting-based role would be preferable, but not essential, as training can be provided for the right candidate.
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
RCVS Membership paid
VDS cover
Discounted veterinary fees
Various discounts including retail & gym memberships
Cycle to Work scheme
Service-related company sick pay
Initiatives focussed 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