Registered Veterinary Nurse

The Role

Crieff Vets in Perthshire, are looking for a confident Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team. A typical day will consist of both theatre and consulting, but we can build a role that suits you. We are a team that works closely together to develop what & how we do it. We aim to self-lead within the nursing team on projects, so if there is something you are passionate about, you can develop it here. We have key hole surgeries and laparoscopy caseloads should this be an area you have an interest in working more on.

Rota

Working up to 40 hours per week – part time candidates can be considered

Across 2/3/4/5 days per week – offering flexibility on days and shifts

OOH rota – 1 night a week on call & 1:4 weekends on call

Salary

Up to £30,000 negotiable depending on experience

Relocation allowance of up to £5,000

About Us

We are a small animal practice in a thriving community in the heart of rural Perthshire. We pride ourselves on offering a personal and friendly service to our community. We have multiparameter monitoring, a facility for keyhole surgery, digital radiography, "bear huggers" and walk-in kennel facilities. We currently have 5 Veterinary Surgeons, 2 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 3 Nursing Assistants, 4 Receptionists, and a Practice Manager. We aim to provide an excellent "GP" service, and we are very proud of our Vet, Rona, working on her certificate currently. We employ a professional cleaning company, so the only time you need to mop is if someone has an accident! Similarly, we have a dedicated team of receptionists, so you won't be spending afternoons stuck answering the phone. We hope that this gives you the scope to do what you do best and deliver outstanding care to our patients and clients.

Crieff is an amazing place to live and work, we are right on the edge of the Scottish Highlands. You can be in the mountain wilds in half an hour or in Perth or Stirling at the same time. Edinburgh and Glasgow are just over an hour away if you need a city fix.

Applicant Requirements

Must be RCVS registered ideally would suit an experienced nurse but we also consider newly qualified nurses as full support can be provided as we have various clinical coaches in practice. This role will offer you the opportunity to grown and develop your skillset and we actively encourage and support further certificates.

Benefits - Subject to Pro Rata:

• Increasing holiday based on length of service
• CPD paid days and allowance
• L&D opportunities through the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Birthday leave
• RCVS Membership paid
• VDS cover
• Discounted veterinary fees
• Various discounts including retail & gym memberships
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Service-related company sick pay
• Initiatives focussed on employee wellbeing
• Relocation packages
• Career progression opportunities

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. Please use BH5222 as a reference when applying for this. 

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