Registered Veterinary Nurse

The Role

We are looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse on a permanent basis to join our progressive and cohesive team. You will have varied responsibilities including, Inpatients, Ops, GAs, Lab, X-ray, Consultations, Pharmacy, Equipment care and supporting other team members to keep every day varied. The role would be an excellent opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse looking to build experience for a future Senior/Head Veterinary Nurse role.

The role is full time of part time. The full-time position is 40 hours per week, with a mixture of early and late shifts, Monday - Friday and 1:4 Saturday mornings, (8.30am – 12.30pm). No OOH. Part time could be 2 – 4 days per week however we are flexible and happy to discuss this in detail.

If you are looking for flexibility - We also have an opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join us on a fixed term basis.

Salary

Salary for the role is up to £30,000 per annum depending on experience.

About Us

We are a friendly, small animal practice based in Virginia Water, Surrey. We have excellent transport links to London and beautiful local woodland. Our practice is excellent equipped with digital x-ray, operating facilities, capnograph, BP, ECG, ultrasound, digital dental x-ray, lab with much used microscope and more. We pride ourselves on getting to know our clients and patients and from this have a great local reputation and loyal clients.

Team and Culture

We believe all of our team are important and key to the success of Virginia Water Vets. We will listen to your ideas and support development in your areas of interest wherever possible. We are a real family feel clinic with a strong team bond.

Our CD leads our clinical team. Our friendly team is made up of 1 Part Time Vet, 2 visiting Vet surgeons (one of whom comes in every week), 3 RVNs and an SVN, 3 Receptionists and 1 Clinical Administrator.

Applicant Requirements

Applicants must be a Registered Veterinary Nurse (some Schedule 3) and have some experience in small animal general practice. Willingness to get involved with development of practice protocols, improving clinical standards and patient care is essential. Clinical Coach or willingness to train is advantageous.

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

• Pawsome - 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

• 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 and quote reference BH6618. 

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