Overview
Registered Veterinary Nurse (Maternity Cover). This role is a part-time fixed-term position to cover maternity leave for 12 months. It is a 24-hour-per-week role across 3 shifts, with working days Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Shifts vary: 8:30am-5:00pm, 9:00am-5:30pm, 9:30am-6:00pm, or 10:00am-6:30pm.
Location and Practice
Summerwood is a busy, small animal practice located in Blackwood, South Wales valley, offering easy access to Newport, Cardiff and the countryside. The practice features 4 consult rooms (one brand new), a brand new cattery, separate cat and dog kennels, waiting areas, theatre and prep room, and well-equipped facilities including x-ray, dental x-ray, dental machine, ultrasound and idexx lab equipment.
Your Ideal Candidate
You must be a Registered Veterinary Nurse with a proactive, can-do attitude. Previous hospital experience is ideal but not essential; we welcome applications from those eager to develop their skills. Full training will be provided across all areas.
Role Responsibilities
The role involves nursing duties as a Registered Veterinary Nurse and providing support to the team during maternity cover. The position is aimed at utilising nursing skills to their fullest within the practice.
Benefits and Development
In addition to a competitive base salary, benefits include:
* 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
* Birthday holiday entitlement
* Private Medical Insurance
* Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
* Enhanced family-friendly policies (maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay)
* Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing
* £1,250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
* Certificate support
* Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
* Access to Vetlexicon online encyclopedia
* Research funding opportunities for Vets & Nurses
* Care Fund with £1,250 per annum for Vets
* Infection Prevention and Control Programme
* Quality Improvement Programme
* BVA membership
* VDS cover
* RCVS fees
* Company pension scheme with employer contributions
* Cycle to Work and Green Cars Schemes (eligibility applies)
* Voluntary benefits and discounts with retailers
* Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice
Salary
£17,833.92 per annum
Employment Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Part-time
Job function: Other
Industries: Veterinary Services
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