Overview
We are looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to complete our lovely, friendly team of 5 at Delaware Veterinary Group. We currently have 3 RVN's, 1 SVN and 1 VCA at our Yeovil small animal practice site in beautiful Somerset.
The ideal candidate will be motivated, enthusiastic and have excellent communication skills, all essential to work well in a team. We are passionate about our client care and the care of their pets.
Responsibilities
* Inpatient hospital care, theatre practice and laboratory work
* Outpatient nursing care via busy nurse clinics
* Some reception cover, especially during holidays
Working hours
This is a full-time position. Current team work 37.5 hours per week including weekends, but a 40 hour per week contract can be offered.
You will be required to work 1 in 5 Saturday mornings, 1 in 10 inpatient weekends and 1 weekday inpatient duty, with a 1 in 5 Friday inpatient duty. There is no emergency on call; the rota covers inpatients not transferred to our out-of-hours provider.
Benefits and development
* 6.6 weeks annual leave + increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
* Your birthday as a paid day off
* Enhanced family-friendly policies, private medical insurance, Cycle to Work, wellbeing initiatives, discounted gym membership
* £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid pro rata, certificate support, learning via IVC Evidensia Academy, Vetlexicon access
* Infection Prevention and Control Programme, Quality Improvement Programme
* VDS cover, RCVS fees
* Pawsome Benefits, pension 5% employee / 3% employer, discounted staff pet care
Salary up to £32,469 p/a DOE
Job details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Other
* Industries: Veterinary Services
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