Job Description
Posted on 01/08/2022
Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.
The Role
Holly House Veterinary Hospital have a requirement for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their team. We are very much a nursing lead practice. You get stuck in with making sure patients are cared for to high standard, making sure medication is given on time, pre meds drawn up, as well as supporting with training our student nurses. This role will entail all aspects of nursing duties working at our hospital and clinic, 40-hour week, 5 days per week over shifts, including 1 in 4/ 1 in 5 weekends. Additionally, there is a requirement to help cover night shifts when our night nurses are on annual leave.
Salary
The salary for this role is up to £27,000 depending on experience, plus benefits.
About Us
Holly House Veterinary Hospital offers an excellent working environment with fantastic facilities including CT, Capnographs, X-ray, ultrasound, endoscope, incubator, Dental X rays, Laparoscope. We see referrals for exotic's, medicine, orthopaedic. It is easy to get to the hospital via bus from the town centre.
About the Team and Culture
We have a big, amazing team consisting of Veterinary Surgeons with certificate holders in Emergency and Critical Care, Medicine, Surgery, Exotics and Dentistry, Registered Veterinary Nurses, Student Veterinary Nurse and Veterinary Care Assistants along with a strong admin team. We are a progressive and large team of 22 Vets, 22 RVN's, and 44 Support Staff, who are all committed to providing the best clinical care possible. Our culture is based on shared values and respect for one another, professional development is encouraged.
Applicant Requirements
We are looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse with excellent communication skills, the ability to practice nursing duties to high standards who demonstrates excellent team-working abilities. Previous experience in a clinical setting is required, an ECC certificate is appealing but not essential for this role.
Benefits - Subject to Pro Rata
Increasing holidays 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 Marcus Alphonso from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.
Marcus Alphonso
Talent Partner
marcus.alphonso@ivcevidensia.com+44 (0) 7977 242 350