Job Description
Posted on 07/02/2023
If you would like to know a bit more about this opportunity, or are considering applying, then please read the following job information.
The Role
We are looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly team here at Oundle Veterinary Surgery.
There are no OOH with this role other than in-house/inpatient care (most get sent to our OOH provider), one I/P duty per week. The RVN’s are set shifts per days including, ops nurses, consulting nurse, inpatient nurse, and floating nurse.
Our opening hours are 8.00am-7.30pm (one late shift per week). 1 in 6 weekends 8.30-5 Saturday consulting, and inpatient duty surrounding this.
Our flexible approach to rota patterns and working hours truly tips the scale on your work life balance. We know that everyone has demands and priorities outside of their career and we want to make it brilliantly easy for you to strike the right balance. Whether you are looking to fix or flex your work patterns, we can find the right solution for you.
Salary
The salary for this role is up to £29,000 depending on experience.
About Us
Oundle is a beautiful rural town in Northamptonshire with excellent transport links within the neighbouring city of Peterborough. Whilst we are so close to the convenience of a city, Oundle promotes the idyllic country lifestyle with its quaint boutiques and coffee shops. With Stamford, the home of Burghley Horse Trails, less than half an hour away there is the perfect balance of necessity and luxury.
Oundle Vets is a progressive SA first opinion practice with up to date technology. It is part of a 5-site group called Sampson Park Group so there's a brilliant opportunity for learning and delivers an excellent support network for growth and development.
About the Team and Culture
Our team is made up of 4/5 vets, 6 nurses and full reception cover. Referral site within the group (Byre Vets) where we regularly see ortho/dental/opth/physio referrals. We pride ourselves on our wellbeing initiatives and team engagement.
Applicant Requirements
RVN - Clinical coach an advantage
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 Michael Middleton from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.
Michael Middleton
Talent Partner
michael.middleton@ivcevidensia.com+44 (0) 7977 242613