Registered Veterinary Nurse
- Employer
- Scarsdale Veterinary Group, Stapenhill
- Location
- Bognor Regis, West Sussex
- Salary
- Salary up to £23,829 FTE depending on experience
- Closing date
- 3 Aug 2022
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- Sector
- Animal Health, Small Animal, Practice, Exotics, Veterinary
- Job Type
- Veterinary Nurse, Nursing
- Contract Type
- Temporary
- Hours
- Full Time, Part Time
Job Details
The Role
We have an exciting vacancy for a registered Veterinary nurse to join our team at Stapenhill to cover maternity leave on 12-month fixed term contract from June 2022. This is a part time position of 34hrs a week including a share of evening and weekends. Alternative working hours would be considered but this would need to involve evening and weekend work. The successful applicant needs to be a good communicator, trustworthy and a team player.
You will join a friendly and supportive team of 8 vets and 8 nurses including an SVN. Our well-equipped surgery has facilities for medical and surgical care of patients, treating a varied case load of companion animals, birds, and exotics. Surgical caseload includes, neutering, soft tissue surgery, orthopaedics, and dentals.
The role involves a variety of first opinion practice roles including monitoring anaesthetics, assisting with imaging using radiography and ultrasound, completing laboratory samples, nurse clinics and assisting Vets consulting. There will also be some time spent at our Stretton and Hilton practices.
The salary for this role is up to £23,829 FTE depending on experience.
About Us
We are proud to offer outstanding care to pets and their owners in Staffordshire and surrounding areas. As well as having a central hospital with a referral centre and a dedicated night team, we have local practices such as Stapenhill and Stretton that are in the heart of the communities, offering first class care at a convenient location for pet owners. The modern equipment at Stapenhill and Stretton practices include digital x-ray, ultrasound, and dental x-ray. We have two operating theatres plus three consulting rooms so therefore provide an all-round service.
About the Team and Culture
Being a local community practice, we have huge drive and determination to offer the best service. We are RCVS accredited for small animal general practice and we have a team of 8 vets supported by a number of qualified and experienced nurses, we also have client care advisors as the first point of contact with our patients and their people. We proactively run many clinics such as weight clinic, puppy and kitten development and positive practice visit all contributing to the delivery of outstanding healthcare to our friendly client base. Stapenhill is an ISFM silver cat friendly practice.
Working together as a bonded team we visualise you also becoming an integral part of the local community, very trusted to provide the absolute best care and advice available. We are a long-established team here and we greatly enjoy working with each other and the environment together. We provide a supportive environment for teaching and encourage continued growth and development.
Applicant Requirements
- Nurse clinic knowledge would be advantage
- Interest in nutrition, weight management and preventative healthcare
- Stock control awareness
- Driving Licence
- Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
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 BH6542 when you apply.
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Company
Established in the 1940s as a small mainly agricultural practice, Scarsdale Vets (as it is now known) has grown to become one of the largest providers of veterinary care in the Midlands.
In response to the steady rise in demand for the veterinary care for companion animals, Scarsdale Vets now provides quality care across a wide range of animal specie
- Location
-
90 Spring Terrace Road
Stapenhill
Burton On Trent
DE15 9DX
GB
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