Job Description
Registered Veterinary Nurse-Kingsway Vet Group, Skipton Veterinary Hospital
Posted on 06/03/2023
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The Role
We are looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team here at Kingsway Vet Group, Skipton Veterinary Hospital. You will be involved in all aspects of veterinary nursing including anaesthetics, nurse clinics, post op care and in-patient care. Our shift patterns vary, and you will rotate between theatre, recovery, hospital, and nurse clinics.
You will be required to work on average 36 hours per week across 4 days. The shift times are between 7.30am and 8.30pm with full weekends 1 in 6 and part weekend Saturday (4.5 hours) 1 in 6.
As we have designated night nurses there is minimal out of hours to cover, the cover would only be for night nurse holidays and any sickness cover.
Salary
The salary for this role is up to £29,000 depending on experience.
About Us
We are an expanding Veterinary Hospital who have been providing veterinary care for over 80 years, successfully combining a traditional ethos of care with progressive modern medicine. Kingsway is proud to be a referral centre for cardiology and soft tissue surgery.
We have an in-house laboratory, ECG, digital x-ray, rigid and flexible endoscopy, ultrasound with colour flow Doppler, 24-hour on-site nursing care, CPD and further qualifications encouraged.
The area of Skipton has been voted as one of the happiest places to live. It has a great high street with many shops, cafes, and bars - even a Castle to explore.
At Kingsway we take pride in caring for staff, as well as patients, ensuring a good work-life balance so there is time off to experience the delights of the Dales on the doorstep.
About the Team and Culture
Our team consists of 7 vets, 10 RVN’s, 1 SVN, 2 Auxiliary Nurses plus supportive administration team including Clinical Director Beth Laycock and Practice Director Susan Pearson.
Our team at Kingsway are very friendly and extremely supportive and always give new staff a warm welcome. We are supporting the nursing team to develop their Schedule 3 skills and we definitely play to individual’s strengths to ensure great job satisfaction for everyone.
Applicant Requirements
RVN qualifications
Happy to undertake all aspects of veterinary nursing
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
£550 CPD allowance
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 Marcus Alphonso from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.
Marcus Alphonso
Talent Partner
marcus.alphonso@ivcevidensia.com+44 (0) 7977 242 350