Job Description
Posted on 14/12/2022
A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.
The Role
Are you looking to join a positive, friendly and supportive team? Are you looking to join a practice which can offer you more flexibility?
Our fantastic team is expanding therefore we have a unique opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join us at Paxton Veterinary Clinic. You will work across both sites, situated just 3 miles from each other, and your responsibilities will include inpatients care, surgery and consultations.
We would welcome both Full and Part Time applicants and we can facilitate someone looking to work term time hours only or specific hours around school runs. Saturdays are 1:4 with no OOH.
Package
The salary for this role is up to £33,000 depending on experience.
Relocation Allowance up to £3,000
About Us
We have two clinics, located on either side of Crystal Palace, in South London with excellent transport links. Both sites offer the same great level of equipment and standard of care and have been established for over 50 years making us a real part of the community. The clinics have digital x-ray, dental x-ray, ultrasounds, endoscopy, multiparameter monitors, in house IDEXX lab machines that perform haematology, biochemistry, electrolytes, sedivue urinalysis. We also have a Tonopen, ECG, blood pressure monitors, pulse oximetry and basic orthopaedic kit. We always strive to provide clinic excellence with a personal touch.
About the Team and Culture
We have a team of 6 Vets with a wide range of interests, (2 Vets Certificates in Advanced Veterinary practice), 4 Veterinary Nurses, 6 Veterinary Care Assistants, 2 Receptionists and a Practice Manager and we all work together with compassion and empathy to provide current and consistent high standards of care for our clients and their pets. Communication is key and it drives our practice therefore we are always keen to share knowledge across the team and value everyone's contribution.
Check out a lovely testimonial from one of our RVNs:
“I began locuming at Paxton in December 2021 and have found it impossible to want to leave the team so I have now joined permanently. I am extremely interested in travel and have the support of the Paxton team, I would really like to do some veterinary nursing work abroad. My colleagues well-being is of utmost importance and it has been so lovely to be part of a team again!”
Applicant Requirements
The successful applicant will be qualified and registered with the RCVS. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, positive, and organised with good communication skills. You will be a supportive team player with a high standard of patient care, you will also have a client focused approach. Experience will be an advantage.
We would also welcome 3rd Year SVNs.
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 –
(Subject to Pro Rata)
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 per annum
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