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Veterinary Nurse - Murieston, Livingston

Employer
Lamond Veterinary Clinic
Location
Murieston, Livingston
Salary
Salary £23,000-£28,000 DOE
Closing date
29 Sep 2021
Phone number
07977XXXXXX

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Job Details

Veterinary Nurse required at Lamond Veterinary Clinic, Murieston, Livingston

The Role
We have an exciting opportunity due to expansion, for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team here at Lamond Vets, Livingston. We are keen to fully utilise the skills and experience of our Registered Veterinary Nurses and duties will involve all aspects of veterinary nursing including theatre, in-patient care and consultations. There are no receptionist duties and our nurses are well supported by our 3 Veterinary Care Assistants. The successful candidate will work 5 days a week on a variable shift pattern (usually between 8:00am and 11:00am starts, and 4:00pm and 7:00pm finishes).

Salary £23,000-£28,000 DOE

About Us
We are a busy RCVS accredited small animal practice with a motivated team of 32 staff. Our exceptional reputation over the past 66 years speaks for itself as our clients voted us “Best Scottish Vet” in 2018, 2019 and 2020. We support all interests and certificates currently held in the practice include Soft Tissue & Orthopaedic Surgery and ECC.
We work in a bright, spacious purpose-built building. Our practice is particularly well equipped with surgical and diagnostic kit as we have a high proportion of clients seeking gold standard treatment.
A refurbishment and an expansion is due to start in September 2021 which has resulted in the need for an additional RVN to join our team.

Our caseload is large and varied with many longstanding, loyal clients. We work closely with the Scottish SPCA and other local charities to perform surgeries, consultations, and legal casework.

Our motivated, friendly team is made up of 8 Veterinary Surgeons, 13 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 3 Veterinary Care Assistants and 8 Support Team staff.

Applicant Requirements
We are looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse who is a confident all-rounder, with a positive, resilient attitude. The ideal candidate would be level-headed with excellent communication skills. Candidates need to be confident performing all aspects of veterinary nursing and this role is not suitable for new graduates.

Benefits - Subject to Pro Rata
•    4 weeks paid holiday not including bank holidays
•    3 days paid CPD leave
•    £550 CPD allowance per annum
•    RCVS Membership paid
•    Service based holiday entitlement increases
•    VDS cover
•    Enhanced maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
•    Enhanced paternity pay
•    Birthday leave
•    Discounted veterinary fees
•    My Benefits - various discounts including retail & gym memberships
•    Cycle to Work scheme
•    Pension
•    CPD/training support
•    Paid bereavement leave
•    Company sick pay
•    Employee opinion survey
•    Annual pay reviews
•    Social events
•    Academy & Leadership courses
•    Focus on employee wellbeing
•    Relocation packages
•    Career progression opportunities
•    Free flu jabs

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. Job Reference: BH3655

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Company

First established in East Calder in 1952, Lamond Veterinary Clinic has been based in Murieston, Livingston since 1993. Our purpose built premises provide small animal veterinary facilities in a modern, hygienic and comfortable environment for clients, patients and staff.

Company info
Website
Telephone
01506 461462
Location
Lamond Veterinary Clinic
Bankton Square
Murieston
Livingston
West Lothian
EH54 9EY
GB

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