Your New Role
This is a maternity cover opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join Market Vets in North Devon in a supportive and progressive environment. This is a varied and rewarding role involving:
* Inpatient care
* Theatre duties
* Nurse consultations
We actively encourage our RVNs to fully utilise their skills, including Schedule 3 procedures, and to develop individual areas of interest.
About Us
Market Vets is a well-established, two-site mixed practice located in beautiful North Devon, close to Exmoor National Park and the North Devon beaches. Our practices are modern and well-equipped, offering in-house diagnostics, digital and dental radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, bronchoscopy, and therapeutic laser (regularly used in nurse-led clinics). We also have multiparameter monitoring in theatre to support high standards of patient care. With a wide range of clinical interests among the team—including exotics, orthopaedics, and feline medicine—we foster an environment that supports learning and encourages our nurses to pursue and develop their own areas of interest. Many have gone on to achieve certificates in their chosen fields.
Our Team & Culture
Across our two sites, we are proud of the welcoming and inclusive culture we have built. Our team includes 14 vets, 12 RVNs, 3 student nurses, and 11 admin and support staff. Several of our vets hold certificates in areas such as surgery and exotics, and our nursing team includes individuals qualified in anaesthesia, feline nursing, and exotic care. We actively support our team’s professional growth and create learning opportunities that align with individual and practice-wide goals. We also value our role within the community, working closely with local charities, including a longstanding partnership with a local branch of Cats Protection.
What We're Looking For
We’re looking for an RVN who is proactive, approachable, and enthusiastic about providing the best possible care to patients and clients alike. The ideal candidate will be confident working independently, while also thriving in a team setting. Excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, and a passion for patient welfare are essential. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied nursing role and is eager to contribute to a collaborative and supportive practice.
Working Hours
This is a full-time role, working 37.5 hours per week. Weekday shifts are on a rota basis with start times from 8:00am and finish times up to 6:15pm. The current rota includes working 1 in 7 Saturdays, from 8:30am to 5:00pm, with time off in lieu during the same week. You’ll also be part of our second on-call rota, providing cover from 6:00pm to 7:00pm approximately once every 7 weeks. This includes a paid retainer, a call-out fee, and an enhanced rate of 1.5x hourly pay for any time worked on-site. Additionally, our nurses take part in late-night inpatient checks, currently three evenings every 7 weeks, with appropriate compensation provided for this responsibility.
Because Our Employees 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, you will benefit from:
* Work-life balance
o 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
o Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
* Wellbeing
o Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
o Private Medical Insurance
o Cycle to Work scheme
o Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership
o Non-accidental injury support
* Development
o £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid leave pro rata
o Certificate Support
o Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
o Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
o All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
o Infection Prevention and Control Programme
o Quality Improvement Programme
* Professional Memberships
o VDS cover
o RCVS fees
* Additional
o Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers
o Pension 5% Employee/3% Employer
o Discounted staff pet care
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