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Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal FTC

Employer
Carterton Veterinary Surgery
Location
Carterton, Oxfordshire, England
Salary
Up to £31,000 DOE
Closing date
2 Jan 2025
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Sector
Small Animal
Job Type
Veterinary Nurse
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

We are looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse for maternity leave cover for a fixed term of 12 months with the possibility to extend further, to join our team here at Carterton Vets. The job role offers a varied caseload of work within a small team of Vets and Nurses. The day-to-day duties include caring for inpatients, surgical nursing, anaesthesia, nursing clinics, reception and much more. 1 in 4 Saturday mornings.

About Us

Carterton Veterinary Surgery is a purpose built small animal first opinion practice which opened its doors to business in 2014. The practice has a large reception with separate dog and cat areas, separate dog and cat wards, large prep room with isolation kennel, imaging room, dental theatre, and surgical theatre. We are a small team who work together to create a good environment for ourselves and our clients. We are located in West Oxfordshire on the edge of the Cotswolds, close to Oxford and within easy reach of London.

Our team consists of 2 FTE Vets, 3.5 FTE Nurses, 1 Student Nurse and one Practice Manager. Two of our Vets are studying towards small animal medicine certificates.

We are a small, friendly team who get on well both in and out of the practice.

Applicant Requirements

The successful applicant will be an RVN with at least 2 years experience

Because our people 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, inclusive of bank holidays

*Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

Wellbeing

*Private Medical Insurance

*Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline

*Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay

*Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing

Development

*£550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid CPD leave 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

Colleague Benefits

*Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well

*Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria

*Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you

*Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers

*Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice

At IVC Evidensia we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, 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.

Up to £31,000 DOE

Company

Carterton Veterinary Surgery is an independent practice located in Carterton, West Oxfordshire which was started by Grahame Howe in 2013.

Company info
Website
Telephone
01993 764262
Location
12 Venture Business Park
Broadshires Way
Carterton
Oxfordshire
OX18 1AD
GB

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