Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal
Join our friendly, innovative small animal practice located in beautiful leafy Twickenham.
Responsibilities
Your role will include a range of general nursing duties including theatre support, inpatient care, nurse‑led clinics and general housekeeping tasks, all shared collaboratively within our dedicated nursing team.
About Us
Twickenham Veterinary Surgery is based in Twickenham, a suburban town with access to lovely cafés, restaurants and parks. Our surgery lies on the River Thames and is 10 miles west of Charing Cross, 2 miles south‑east of Hounslow and 2.6 miles north‑west of Kingston upon Thames, with access to some great transport links. We have excellent facilities including digital X‑ray, ultrasound, multiparameter monitor, endoscope, laser, a dedicated nurse’s consulting room and we take pride in the work we do.
Team
Joining our dedicated team, you’ll work alongside six experienced vets – one with a certificate in internal medicine and another skilled in acupuncture. Our team also includes six full‑time veterinary nurses, three part‑time nurses, one trainee ANA and seven supportive staff members.
Working hours/rota
This is a full‑time, permanent position working Monday to Friday with no weekends and no OOH. Shifts are usually 8 am – 4:30 pm or 11 am – 7:30 pm. We are happy to consider flexible working patterns and part‑time applicants.
Benefits
* 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
* Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
* Private Medical Insurance
* Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
* Enhanced family‑friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
* £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid CPD leave 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
* VDS cover
* RCVS fees
* Company pension scheme – IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
* Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
* Voluntary benefits: flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
* Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
* Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice
Developments and Professional Memberships
We provide continuous development opportunities and support professional membership, including VDS and RCVS fees.
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