We are looking for a full-time Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Shield Veterinary Centre!
Who we are looking for
The ideal candidate will be a Registered Veterinary Nurse with excellent all-round nursing skills and a strong passion for animal care. You should be enthusiastic, proactive, and able to support your colleagues while fostering a collaborative environment. Strong organisational and communication skills are essential to manage tasks efficiently and interact effectively with team members and clients. Dedication, adaptability, and a desire to make a difference are highly valued.
About the Team and Culture
We are a well-established small animal practice with two branches located within 15 minutes' drive of each other. Our team is experienced, with many members having worked here for over 15 years. We are well-equipped with ultrasound, digital radiography, digital dental radiography, and Idexx laboratory machines (Catalyst and Procyte). Each site has two consulting rooms and dedicated theatres. Our location offers easy access to the coast, the New Forest, and London via train.
Working Hours
Your 40-hour week would be spread over 4.5 days, including a set half-day weekly and one in four Saturday mornings. Out-of-hours duties are covered by Vets Now.
Because our people matter
We value our staff highly and invest in our people, premises, and processes. Benefits include:
* 6.6 weeks of annual leave, including bank holidays
* Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
Wellbeing
* Private Medical Insurance
* Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
* Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, and surrogacy pay
* Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
Development
* £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
* Research funding opportunities for Vets & Nurses
* Infection Prevention and Control Programme
* Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
* VDS cover
* RCVS fees
Colleague Benefits
* Company pension scheme with contributions from IVC Evidensia
* Cycle to Work and Green Cars schemes for greener commuting
* Range of voluntary benefits and discounts with participating retailers
* Discounted pet treatments at IVC Evidensia practices
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