Job Description
Posted on 17/01/2023
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The Role
Here at St Georges Vets, Bushbury we are looking for a dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team. The required duties of this role include senior nursing duties such as: contributing towards projects and plans for the practice, clinical coach duties, preparing animals for theatre, monitoring anaesthetics, performing nurse consultations, promoting preventative health care for pets, stock control and delivering excellent patient and client care.
The successful candidate will be working Monday - Friday with varied shifts and weekends will be 1 in 4 Saturdays 9 am-4 pm. A day off will be allocated for working a Saturday. There is no out-of-hours required for this role. We are more than happy to discuss a more flexible approach to working that suits you as we are passionate about our staff having a good work/life balance.
The salary for this role is up to £28,500 depending on experience.
About Us
We are a growing GP branch fully equipped with dental x-ray, ultrasound, a laparoscopic kit, in-house blood machines and laboratory equipment. The theatre is equipped to carry out procedures such as cat, dog and rabbit neuters, laparoscopic bitch spays, mass removals, and dentals. Bushbury is also currently an auxiliary training practice. Once a digital x-ray is installed, we will have full training practice status.
About the Team and Culture
The successful candidate will be working alongside a dedicated Senior Veterinary Surgeon as well as one other Vet, two Receptionists and two Animal Care Assistants. We currently have two Clinical Directors and one Practice Director across the group.
Our fantastic team is made up of 15 Veterinary Surgeons some of whom have certificates in diagnostic imaging, medicine, and surgery. We also have 25 Registered Veterinary Nurses and a team of Animal Care Assistants who work at our animal hospital and larger branches. There are roughly 30 dedicated receptionists across the group also.
Applicant Requirements
We are looking for someone with the ability to lead a team, work well within a team and who can provide high-quality care to all pets and pet owners. This role would be suitable for an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse who has experience in leadership and/or management. This would also suit an RVN who is looking for the next step in their career.
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 Hannah Williams from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.
Hannah Williams
Talent Partner
hannah.williams@ivcevidensia.com+44 (0) 7816 202 696