Overview
Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal (12 Month Fixed Term Contract). We are excited to offer an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, team-oriented nurse to join our small animal nursing team at Avondale Vets on a 12 month contract. Join to apply for the Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal (12 Month Fixed Term Contract) role at IVC Evidensia.
Responsibilities
* Work under the guidance of the Head Veterinary Nurse, providing high-level surgical nursing care to support a wide range of first opinion medical and surgical cases.
* Be involved in training student veterinary nurses and utilise nursing skills including nurse consultations, in-patient medical care, and assisting with diagnostic work such as cytology and urinalysis.
* Play a key role in dental nursing, including taking and processing dental radiographs and performing oral scaling and polishing.
* Be supported by the reception team and pharmacy dispenser to focus on clinical duties.
About Avondale Veterinary Group
Avondale Vets has a strong legacy. Our purpose-built practice is located at the Strathaven Rural Centre since 2009 and is equipped to provide the highest standard of care to our clients and their pets. Our team includes Clinical Directors, a Practice Manager, Vets, a Head RVN, RVNs, an SVN, and Support Staff. We are committed to ongoing professional development with colleagues pursuing advanced qualifications and expanding in-house orthopaedic services.
Location and Living
Strathaven offers a charming setting with easy access to Glasgow. We value social connection and participation in local events.
Working Hours
This is a full-time position totaling 38 hours per week, comprising two shifts from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, two shifts from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM, and one Saturday shift every four weeks from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM.
Benefits and Perks
* Work-life balance
* 6.8 weeks annual leave
* Additional annual leave for your birthday
* Private medical insurance
* Enhanced family-friendly policies
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Employee wellbeing initiatives
* Non-accidental injury support
* £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid
* Certificate Support and learning via the IVC Evidensia Academy
* Access to Vetlexicon online
* Research funding opportunities for Vets & Nurses
* Infection Prevention and Control Programme
* Quality Improvement Programme
* VDS cover and RCVS fees
* Pawsome Benefits, Pension (5% Employee/3% Employer), and discounted staff pet care
Salary
Up to £30,000 per annum DOE
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Contract
Job function
* Other
* Industries: Veterinary Services
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