Job Description
Registered Veterinary Nurse-Links Veterinary Group, Haddington
Posted on 22/02/2023
The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.
The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly team here at Links Veterinary Group, Haddington!
Daily duties include patient admits/discharges, nurse consults, monitoring anaesthesia, inpatient care, lab work and schedule 3 procedures.
4 or 5-day week, 40 hours per week. Shifts range from 8am to 11am start, can be flexible. Weekend days are 1 in 7 (Emergency and OOH only). We have a dedicated night team who cover OOH in the evenings but would require the successfully candidate to cover holiday and sickness from time to time. We greatly respect the care and dedication put into OOH work and so reward with generous time back.
Salary for the role is up to £30,000 depending on experience + Relocation allowance up to £2,000.
About Us
Busy, friendly practice that champions staff welfare and excellent patient care- we are hiring to expand the team and ensure we can increase the amount of rest time our nurses receive. Our main, purpose built, Haddington branch benefits from four bright and spacious consulting rooms, two theatres, digital and dental x-ray, ultrasound and endoscopy. We encourage further development and have multiple team members studying for certificates. Great transport links to Edinburgh mean that working with us allows you to enjoy beautiful countryside and the bright lights of the city. Our own OOH offering allows for optimal stabilisation, monitoring and workup of critical cases, and our OOH rota is designed to reward our team with a better work life balance, for helping us to provide round the clock care. Our other branches are all within walking distance to the sea so coastal lunchtime walks are a must!
About the Team and Culture
16 vets, 12 nurses including 2 students and 12 amazing support staff. We have the pleasure of an Ophthalmology certificate holder on the team, as well as an excellent visiting Ortho surgeon. Team working, support and open communication are top priorities, and we are looking for an individual who also champions these values.
Applicant Requirements
Experience in practice preferred, must be registered Veterinary Nurse. Co-operation, excellent communication, and commitment to patient care are our top priorities.
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 24 hours 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 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