We are currently looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly team in Skipton, North Yorkshire on a Fixed Term Contract. You will be involved in all aspects of nursing care including clinics and in-patient care before, during and after surgery.

Fix or flex - find your perfect balance

We know that everyone has demands and priorities outside of their career and we want to make it brilliantly easy for you to strike the right balance. Whether you are looking to fix or flex your work patterns, we can find the right solution for you. Our Nurses usually work 39 hours per week over 4 days with a 1:8 weekend and out of hours rota.

About Us

We are a friendly, forward thinking small animal practice with RCVS Accredited Hospital Status who truly appreciate all our team. Our surgery is modern with all the equipment you would expect including in-house lab, digital x-ray, endoscopy, ECG, ultrasound with colour flow doppler. Located in the market town of Skipton, in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, we are proud to have been supporting the local community and their pets for over 80 years. Combining a traditional ethos of care with progressive modern medicine.

We have certificate holders within our team who take referrals for orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery and cardiology. The work is varied with Vets and Nurses working together to provide excellent veterinary care.

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

*Your birthday as a paid day off

Wellbeing

*Private medical insurance

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

*Cycle to Work scheme

*Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing

*Non-accidental injury support

Development

*£550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid pro rata

*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

*All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund

*Infection Prevention and Control Programme

*Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

*BVA membership

*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.

Up to £28,000 DOE