Job Description
Posted on 08/03/2023
Do not pass up this chance, apply quickly if your experience and skills match what is in the following description.
The Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Veterinary Nurse to join our team here at our Bagshot practice. We provide a varied working day for our nursing team with shifts ranging from anaesthetic monitoring, care of inpatients, nurse consultations, assisting reception, drug dispensing, lab work, and maintaining a sterile work environment. The role will allow for great clinical exposure and the opportunity to work amongst a friendly and supportive team.
Rota patterns that work for you
This is a Full-Time position, and you will ideally work 40 hours a week, Monday – Friday. Typically, the earliest start is 8am and the latest finish is 7.30pm (with normally 1 and no more than 2 late finishes a week). Saturdays are 1 in 4, 8am-4pm with a Friday off the following weekend (this will be at our Woking practice). You will be mainly based at Bagshot however you may need to cover our other sites on occasion. We want to make it easy for you to strike the right balance therefore we are happy to discuss a flexible rota pattern to suit you. Whether you are looking to fix or flex or are needing condensed working days, we are happy to discuss. We would also welcome Part Time applicants.
Salary
Salary is up to £31,000 DOE
Relocation Allowance up to £1,500
About Us
We are a long established, Small Animal Veterinary Group based in Woking, Bagshot and Addlestone. As a progressive practice we recently relocated to our brand new, purpose-built practice in Woking, and continue to invest to refurbish and equip our other 2 practices to the same high standard.
Our Bagshot practice maintains state of the art clinical equipment along with a nice prep area where we conduct dirty ops/procedures/x-rays as well as a theatre for clean ops. We also have a small kennel area, consulting room and potential for nurse consult room. At our main site we also have a purpose-built grooming salon. We have a loyal client base and a gold standard reputation across the local community. We have great transport links to London and the beauty and history of Surrey on our doorstep ready to explore.
About the Team and Culture
Our 7 Veterinary Surgeons are supported by a great team of 9 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 2 Student Veterinary Nurses, 3 Animal Care Assistants and experienced Receptionists across the Group. The management team are very experienced and work continuously to provide an environment where all staff feel valued, listened to, and provided with a developmental pathway. We strongly believe in the development of our staff and actively encourage and support CPD.
The team at Bagshot are all very passionate about their jobs and are very caring towards our patients. You will be working alongside 2 Vets, 2 RVN’s and 2 Nurses/Receptionists who know the practice and the clients inside out. We are friendly and supportive throughout and ensuring the mental and physical well-being of all staff is a high priority for those in leadership and management roles.
“The team culture is certainly super supportive and hardworking yet fun. Work hard, play hard.” Ana (Veterinary Surgeon)
Applicant Requirements
Lynton Veterinary Group has a friendly team, and we are looking for a forward-thinking confident team player who has great communication and organisation skills. You will be able to use your own initiative and be happy to delegate where required but also muck in with the team.
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