Registered Veterinary Nurse

The Role
Cheshire Pet, has an exciting opportunity available for a newly qualified Registered Veterinary Nurse to join the team at their small animal/exotic practice in Holmes Chapel, Cheshire. This role will involve surgery, nursing medical cases and exotics. It will also include nurse appointments and client care.

This will be a full-time position working either a four- or five-day week. This can be either 4 ten-hour days or 5 eight-hour days. There will be one Saturday morning shift required in four. Out of hours are delegated to Vets Now but we do look after the occasional inpatient which may necessitate a late check or weekend care.

About Us
The practice is purpose built in the village of Holmes Chapel, which is situated close to the peak district, a mile from the M6 and has a train station with direct link into Manchester.

Our practice is well maintained and very well equipped with specialised equipment such as digital X-Ray, Ultrasound, Laparoscopic equipment, Endoscopes & an underwater treadmill. All our wards are separate.

About the Team and Culture
At Cheshire Pet, we have a friendly team of 5 Vets, 7 Nurses and 1 Student Veterinary Nurse. We provide a wide range of surgical procedures and work up medical cases well. We have 2 exotic veterinary surgeons and see a wide range of species at the clinic. We aim to encourage our team and we will encourage you to learn new skills in whatever area interests you the most.

Applicant Requirements
Our ideal candidate will be a newly qualified nurse who is looking for a new challenge. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, friendly and enjoys both surgical and medical nursing and keen to build relationships with our lovely clients.

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 quote BH5736 when applying for this role. 

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