Job Description
Posted on 02/03/2023
The Role
As a business we take pride in providing outstanding pet healthcare and this role of veterinary nurse enables us to do this at a local level in the community.
You will be involved in all theatre and imaging work, nurse clinics and general stock/maintenance/promotion of practice. We anticipate that your individual clinical knowledge will improve steadily. Our CPD allowance is generous and actively promoted.
This is a full-time role working 4 day weeks, 38 hours a week (inclusive of weekend hours) on average 3 x 8am-6pm shifts and 1 x 8am-7pm shift with one day off per week. There will be a requirement to be part of the weekend and bank holiday rota.
There is no OOH, this is provided by our hospital on Pride Park, Derby.
About Us
We are one of the largest providers of veterinary care locally. Our principal site is on Pride Park, Derby, where we provide first opinion treatments plus referral services for own clients and other practices. We have our own dedicated night team.
Our Langley Mill practice was opened in March 2019 and is a well-equipped local practice that has quickly become embedded within the local community.
We are a friendly team consisting of 2 Small Animal Vets, a qualified nurse, a VCA and 4 Client Care Advisors. You will work closely together each day to provide a welcoming and personal service to your loyal clients.
We have recently started welcoming rotations of vet students and tutors from Nottingham Vet
School into the practice. This provides opportunities for the team to support and pass on their skills and knowledge to the next generation of Veterinary Surgeons.
Applicant Requirements
Required skills and experience:
1. RVN
2. Nurse clinic knowledge
3. Anaesthesia
4. Excellent organisational skills
Would be good to have:
1. Specialist clinic knowledge
2. Interest in nutrition, weight management, preventative healthcare
3. Experience of lone working within a practice – able to make own decisions, initiatives etc
4. Stock control/ordering
Benefits – Subject to Pro Rata
Excellent holiday allowance
3 days paid CPD leave
£550 CPD allowance per annum
RCVS Membership paid
Service based holiday entitlement increases
VDS cover
Enhanced maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
Enhanced paternity pay
Birthday leave
Discounted veterinary fees
My Benefits - various discounts including retail & gym memberships
Cycle to Work scheme
Pension
CPD/training support
Paid bereavement leave
Company sick pay
Employee opinion survey
Free uniform in a number of roles
Annual pay reviews
Social events
Academy & Leadership courses
Focus on employee wellbeing
Relocation packages
Career progression opportunities
Free flu jabs
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 Summer Aiken from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.
Summer Aiken
Talent Partner
summer.aiken@ivcevidensia.com+44 (0) 7977 242 401