Registered Veterinary Nurse - Carlise, Cumbria

About the role
The role will vary from day to day as core duties are shared on a rota. If a nurse is on surgical duties they will liaise with the surgical vet that day in conducting care of admissions and surgical cases. They will both liaise and share responsibility for communicating progress with clients and arranging discharge of inpatients. Other days will be spent performing nurse consultations, assisting other clinical staff, possibly assisting trainee nurses and performing some administrative duties. The core hours for the role are 35 per week over 4.5 days. Any weekend or on-call work is compensated via an additional payment

About the practice
We are a relatively small practice and strive to provide a very personal service to a loyal client base. Being small, we know our clients and patients well. Our clients enjoy the familiarity of a small clinical team. We serve North Carlisle and surrounding villages. The area is rural and beautiful with easy access to the Lake District and Scottish Borders.

We have 8 vets and 5 nurses between two practices. The work at Border Vets is predominantly commercial farm work but with an increasing small animal case load. 5 Vets and Nurses provide emergency OOHs on-call cover to our own clients. We strive to provide a top quality service to our clients. We value our nursing staff highly and aim to provide a supportive, respectful and enjoyable working environment for our colleagues.

Applicant requirements
We require a Registered Veterinary Nurse with excellent communication skills and a cheerful disposition. Willingness to participate in the residential on-call rota is essential. Willingness to coach a trainee veterinary nurse would be advantageous.

Benefits (Subject to pro rata)

•25 days paid holiday not including bank holidays
•5 days paid CPD leave
•£1250 CPD Allowance per annum
•Private Medical Insurance
•VDS Membership paid
•BVA Membership paid
•Service based holiday entitlement increases
•Birthday leave
•Childcare voucher scheme
•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
•Free uniform in a number of roles
•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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