Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)
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We’re currently looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join us at our Penicuik branch on a part-time permanent basis.
Our practice is well equipped with digital x-rays, dental x-rays and ultrasound. We offer laparoscopic spays and orthopaedic surgeries at our main surgery in Musselburgh. Client and patient care are our main focus and we do that by offering a friendly and supportive environment to work in. We are a nurse training practice and have the tools in place to develop our nursing team.
About the Role
* Your role will involve:
* Patient care post op and day hospitalisation
* General anaesthetic and sedation preparation and monitoring
* Surgical prep of operation rooms and patients
* Laboratory duties
* Infection control
* Care and maintenance of equipment
* Nurse consultations
About You
We’re looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse who values teamwork and is committed to delivering excellent patient care.
Working Hours
This is a part-time permanent role working 27.5 hours per week. The shifts will be on a Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 8:30am-7:00pm. You will also participate in the weekend rota which will be 1 in 5 weekends with a day off in lieu in line with our work life balance ethos.
Benefits
We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from:
* Work-life balance
* 6.8 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays FTE
* 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
* Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing
* £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid CPD leave
* 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
Colleague Benefits
* Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
* Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
* Voluntary benefits: range of voluntary benefits to suit you
* Discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
* Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice
Up to £32,000 per annum pro-rata
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Contract
Job function
* Other
Industries
* Veterinary Services
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