Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal (FTC)
Overdale Veterinary Practice, Buxton, Buxton, East Midlands
Discipline: Small Animal
Full Time
Up to £28,000 p/a DOE
Are you an experienced RVN looking for a fresh opportunity in a fun, supportive, and skillful team? Overdale Veterinary Centre is now hiring We're on the lookout for a lovely RVN to join our fantastic team in Derbyshire on a 12-month fixed term contract covering maternity leave.
About Our Practice
Overdale Veterinary Centre is based in the picturesque spa town of Buxton, nestled in the Peak District. The clinic has a classical feel about it, with the ethos of providing a high standard of clinical care to our clients across the board. We have a highly supportive team who work well and collaboratively with each other. The team consists of 1 Clinical Director, 5 Small Animal Vets, 2 Mixed Vets, 6 Nurses, 1 Head Nurse, 1 Animal Care Assistant and 6 Reception staff.
We have 3 small animal consulting rooms (2 vet and 1 nurse), one dedicated operating theatre, an imaging suite (digital x-ray, ultrasound and endoscopy plus Dental x-ray arriving soon...), prep area with dental facilities and in house laboratory. We also have separate cat and dog kennels.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for a warm, confident RVN who is experienced and able to complete consults, monitoring anaesthetic, placing IV's, taking bloods and inpatient care.
Working Hours
This is a full-time permanent role working 37.5 hours per week over 5 days. There will be a mixture of early and late shifts with Saturdays on a rota basis. There is no on call or Bank Holiday work required.
Because Our People Matter
We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises, and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary up to £28,000 DOE, you will benefit from:
Work Life Balance
* 6.6 weeks annual leave
* Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
* Your birthday as a paid day off
Wellbeing
* Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
* Private Medical Insurance
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership
* Non-accidental injury support
Development
* £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid pro rata
* Certificate Support
* Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
* Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
* All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
* Infection Prevention and Control Programme
* Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
* VDS cover
* RCVS fees
Additional
* Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers
* Pension – 5% Employee / 3% Employer
* Discounted staff pet care
Overdale Veterinary Practice, Buxton
New Market Street, Buxton, Buxton, SK17 6LP, United Kingdom
Animals treated
Dogs, cats & small pets
Farm animals
Equine
Exotic Friendly
Rabbit Friendly
Chicken Friendly
At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, 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.
Any questions before applying?
Speak to Connor Parr from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.
Talent Partner - Graduates
Connor Parr