Job Description
Registered Veterinary Nurse-Kingswood Vets, Chertsey
Posted on 27/02/2023
If you would like to know a bit more about this opportunity, or are considering applying, then please read the following job information.
Find flexibility in a role with no out-of-hours or weekends
We are looking for a competent and experienced RVN to be our lead nurse at our branch surgery in Chertsey. We are keen to evolve our nurse clinics and offer more services locally to our patients and clients. Duties would include patient care, nurse consults and theatre. We actively encourage CPD and further development and love our nurses to be involved and proactive with our cases. We do pride ourselves on providing the best patient, client and staff care we can.
Ideally, we are looking for a part time RVN to join our friendly team for 24 hours each week. This would potentially be split with three days 10am-4pm and a Tuesday 9am-3pm (you will be paid half an hour for lunch) however we are flexible and open to a discussion. There would be no out of hours work, no weekends, no reception shifts and no expectation to work at our larger Woking hospital. However, our two part time Head Nurses would be available for support if required.
Salary is up to £30,000 (Pro-rata) depending on experience. We also have accommodation available to rent separately next door to the surgery if needed.
About Us
We are situated in Surrey and have great transport links to London and the local airports. We are a two-branch practice, with our main hospital situated in Woking, approximately 20 minutes from Chertsey. The practice at Chertsey is a one consult room surgery with kennels and prep room and separate theatre. Facilities include in house Idexx lab machines, digital x rays, ultrasound and dental machine.
About the Team and Culture
The team at Chertsey is small but friendly! It comprises of one receptionist a nurse and a vet at any one time. There are a total of 10 vets who work for Kingswood but we have a regular vet at Chertsey 3-4 days each week, so client continuity is not affected. We have a team of 7 RVNs and 4 SVNs/ANA who currently cover shifts at Chertsey, but we would like to improve our continuity of care with our nursing staff too, hence the position advertised. Woking has a surgery certificate holder, visiting orthopaedic specialist and visiting cardiologist to which we can send our more complex cases.
We work closely with several local charities and support them with quiz nights and (if you are feeling energetic) their sponsored army assault course.
Applicant Requirements
We are looking for a Register Veterinary nurse with experience in anaesthetics and recoveries, has an eagerness to run and manage nurse clinics. Good communication skills are essential.
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 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