Find your future

Wards Vets are looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our lovely team. You will have a variety of duties including nursing in-patients, assisting with surgical and diagnostic procedures, nurse consults and the opportunity to assist with schedule 3 procedures.

Rota patterns that work for you

Our people are at the heart of everything that we do, that’s why we know that work-life balance is vital in supporting our people to be their best selves. Our flexible approach to rota patterns and working hours offers a balance that truly flexes with you and your lifestyle no matter what stage you are in your career.

The full time rota for this role would include working 40 hours Monday-Friday with occasional Saturdays and out of hours shared with other practices.

Why join Wards?

Wards Vets are a RCVS accredited small animal practice based in Elgin, Moray close to beaches, mountains and fantastic dog walking areas. We have been a Veterinary Nurse Training Practice for many years, and we provide services for companion pets, such as cats, dogs, rabbits and other small furries.

Our practice hosts a wide range of equipment such as X-ray, Ultrasound, Dental X-ray machine and in-house lab equipment. We also pride ourselves in being a gold standard ISFM cat friendly practice.

We believe all of our team are important and key to the success of Wards Vets. We will listen to your ideas and support development in your areas of interest wherever possible. We are a real family feel clinic with a strong team bond. Our Clinical Director and Head Nurse leads our clinical team. Our friendly team is made up of 6 Veterinary Surgeons, 6 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 1 SVN, 1 Veterinary Care Assistant, 3 Receptionists and a Practice Manager.

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

*6.8 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 colleague 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

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

*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

Up to £30,000 DOE