Job Description
Posted on 09/12/2022
The Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our supportive and close-kit team at the Ealing branch of Alcombe Veterinary Surgery. You will be working on a rotation between Ops, Consultations and Inpatient Care.
This is a Full or Part Time position and we can offer flexibility on the number of working days / hours to suit you. Saturday mornings are 1:3 with no OOH.
Salary
Salary is up to £31,000 DOE
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.
Ealing is a Nurse training practice with 1 experienced Clinical Director, 2 ANAs, 1 administrator and 2 Receptionists (2 experienced Vets are due to join the Ealing team soon). 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
You will be a committed individual and proud of the profession and industry in which we work. You will be a team player with an eagerness to learn in a progressive and supportive environment where your opinions and ideas are valued and appreciated as part of the team.
Both Registered Veterinary Nurses and Final Year Student Nurses will be considered for this role.
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 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