Job Description
Registered Veterinary Nurse-North Weald Veterinary Surgery
Posted on 03/02/2023
Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.
The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at North Weald Vets, Epping. The role will involve monitoring anaesthetics/operations, inpatient care, nurse clinics, general nurse duties and some reception work.
The weekly rota consists of 32-40 hours, with a mixture of early and late shifts (with the possibility for a day off during the week). 1:4 Saturdays and no out of hours.
Salary
The salary for this role is up to £30,000 depending on experience.
About Us
We are a busy well established village vets based in Essex. Our equipment includes digital x-ray, ultrasound, idexx in house blood machines. North Weald Vets has steadily grown to become a very busy practice whilst maintaining a caring attitude towards its patients and their owners.
Our practice is based in North Weald and is close to Epping with excellent transport links such as the underground tube station and the M11.
We are a small, dedicated and very friendly team of vets and nurses who have been providing veterinary care in the area for nearly 10 years. Our team currently consists of 5 Vets, 5 RVN's, 2 student nurses, 1 ACA and 1 Receptionist. We are experienced general practitioners, but also have our own areas of special interest, such as Ophthalmology, Soft Tissue surgeries and Diagnostic Imaging. We also have strong links with several specialist referral centres, should the need arise for very complicated surgical or medical cases
Applicant Requirements
We are looking for an experienced RVN, who is happy placing iv catheters, taking blood samples, interested in nurse clinics, reliable and trustworthy, and just generally would like being part of a lovely team of people.
Because our employees 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