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Registered Veterinary Nurse - Walkden/Sale

Employer
White Cross Vets
Location
Walkden/Sale
Salary
Competitive Salary
Closing date
16 Aug 2021

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About the role
We are now recruiting for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our Walkden/Sale team. To be successful in this role, you will be passionate about providing high quality clinical care to all pets. You will provide an outstanding client experience and help to create and maintain an efficient clinic. The successful candidate will uphold and adhere to the White Cross Vets Principles both within the clinic and when representing White Cross Vets externally at all times.

Our nurses work over 5 week days, and a share of Saturdays – 37.5 hours in total, time given back for Saturday hours. No out of hours. The role is predominantly based at our Walkden practice but there will be a requirement to work at our nearby Sale practice (shared equally between the team) which is open Mon, Wed and Fri.
About the practice
Our Walkden practice is a large spacious practice over two floors with top facilities and equipment. Our Sale practice was opened in 2019 and is brand new/purpose built. Our practices are fully equipped with operating theatre, digital x-ray including digital dental x-ray, full in house IDEXX lab, ultrasound and BP monitor. We have 3 consulting rooms and separate cat and dog wards. The Walkden/Sale team has a diverse range of skills and interests, are all very supportive and and always eager to help each other out. The nursing team run regular weight clinics, cuddle clinics and senior clinics. We are passionate about serving our community and work with our local school children, to educate them on responsible pet ownership and work closely with the local charity Dogs 4 Rescue. Our Sale branch is due to be a Silver ISFM practice. We like to hold in house CPD as much as we can and get speakers into the practice to give us updates on new products. Our Senior Vet is about to finish a certificate in Dermatology.

Applicant requirements
We are looking for a highly motivated veterinary nurse who can thrive in our high-quality practice. You will relate to our core principles of quality, integrity, responsibility and growth, fitting seamlessly alongside our friendly practice teams as you work with team to provide a quality experience for pet owner and pets alike.

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in UK / Small Animal practice
• RCVS registered
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work well in a team
• A passion to deliver great clinical quality and fantastic client service
• Desire and passion to care for pets as if they are your own
Further team member benefits include:
• 5.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays
• 3 days paid CPD leave
• £550 CPD Allowance per annum
• Simply Heath Plan
• VDS Membership paid
• Service based holiday entitlement increases
• Extra day of holiday and a personalised gift on your birthday
• Childcare voucher scheme
• Free preventative veterinary care for your pets
• My Benefits - various discounts including retail & gym memberships
• Five days to volunteer for a charity of your choice
• Practice social events
• Opportunity for career development
• Contribution towards a Fitbit and weekly challenges
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Pension
• CPD/training support
• Paid bereavement leave
• Enhanced parental leave pay
• Company sick pay
• Employee opinion survey
• Free uniform
• Annual pay reviews
• Social events
• Sponsorship for overseas employees
• Academy & Leadership courses
• Focus on employee wellbeing
• Relocation packages
• Career progression opportunities
• Free flu jabs

As a BAME and LGBT+ 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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Company

“An extraordinary company to work for”

White Cross Vets are the only veterinary practice in the UK to achieve a three star rating in the ‘Best Companies Accreditation’ survey two years running, being declared ‘An extraordinary company to work for’. Family-owned, our group of practices is one of the fastest growing in the UK with a genuine focus on quality care and service.

Why is White Cross the only veterinary practice ever to receive a Best Companies 3 Star rating?

● Family Culture

● Strong Team Ethos

● Fun Focus

● Fully Equipped Practices

● Modern Working Environment

● Industry Leading Salaries

● Generous Holidays

● Simply Health Scheme

● Donation Day for Charity

● Extra Day Holiday & Flowers on Your Birthday

● Team Bonus Scheme

● Free Veterinary Care

● CPD Allowance

● Real Responsibility

● Internal Recognition Scheme

● Lavish Christmas Party

● Leadership Management Programme

● Fresh Fruit Delivered Every Week

● Charity Fund Raising Events

● White Cross Annual Congress

● Family BBQ and Fun Day

● Weekly E-Newsletter

●Cycle to Work Scheme

●Childcare Vouchers

●Bi-Annual Team Magazine

● No OOH

● Practice Social Events

● and much, much more!

http://www.whitecrossvets.co.uk/

Company info
Website
Location
8 Bradford Road
LEEDS
West Yorkshire
LS20 8NH
GB

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