Job Description
Posted on 22/06/2022
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The Role
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team here at MBM Veterinary Group working within our Beith Branch.
There is no such thing as a typical day at MBM, no two days are the same with a varied and interesting caseload. We encourage our Nurses to be fully involved in all aspects of nursing and to fully utilise their skills. The Nurse shifts include consultations, assisting the operating Veterinary Surgeon, lab work, and dispensing prescriptions.
We are open to either full-time (40hrs per week over 4.5 days) or part-time applicants. Our opening hours are 9:00am-6:30pm Monday-Friday, and 9am -12:00pm Saturday. We are a Vets Now host practice, so there are no out-of-hours requirements for the role.
Salary
Up to £29,000 negotiable D.O.E.
About Us
MBM Veterinary Group is a large, friendly, long-established practice, close to the beautiful Ayrshire coast with convenient road and rail links to Glasgow and central Scotland. We have surgeries in the towns of Kilmarnock, Mauchline, and Beith and dedicated teams providing small animal, equine, and farm veterinary services. The area provides an excellent base for those enjoying outdoor pursuits including equine sports, water sports, cycling, hill-walking, and golf.
We have all the usual gadgets including digital and dental radiography, multiparameter anaesthetic monitoring machine, ultrasonography (Inc. Doppler), endoscopy, ECG. Additionally, we run a comprehensive in-house laboratory (microscopy, haematology, biochemistry as well as Idexx Catalyst for in-house cortisol, CRP, fructosamine, progesterone, and a daily dedicated lab Nurse to facilitate the above.
About the Team and Culture
We are currently a team of 16 full and part-time Veterinary Surgeons, including Cardiology and, Ophthalmology certificate holders as well as plenty of proud general practitioners.
We have 16 full and part-time Registered Veterinary Nurses, 5 Animal Nursing Assistants, and 14 Reception team members working within our dedicated Small Animal Team.
Applicant Requirements
We are looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse who is keen to be involved in all aspects of the practice and the care we provide. Friendly client care and excellent communication skills are a priority to join our team. Our ideal new colleague will enjoy working within a close-knit team taking pride in their work, being motivated, and enjoying a sense of fun.
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 focused 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 Margaret Oliver from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.
Margaret Oliver
Senior Talent Partner
Margaret.Oliver@ivcevidensia.com07977242572