Overview
Registered Veterinary Nurse – Small Animal, 12-month fixed-term contract at Beeches Veterinary Centre, Melksham, Wiltshire. This is a full-time role within IVC Evidensia.
About Us
We are a dedicated RCVS Accredited Small Animal Practice focused on excellence in patient and client care, with a fun and supportive team. We encourage the development of staff skills in an open and trusting environment and support ongoing education for our team members and clients.
Role and Responsibilities
* Join a well-established nursing team of a head nurse, senior nurse, 3 RVNs and a student nurse.
* Utilise nursing skills across diverse areas: nurse clinics (second vaccinations, health checks, wellness checks, nail clips), inpatient care (surgical and medical), laboratory work, x-rays, dental scaling and polish, and more.
Working Hours
Full-time role working 40 hours per week, with shared Saturday shifts from 8:00am to 2:00pm. There are no out-of-hours or Bank Holiday requirements.
What We Are Looking For
* Confident and enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse
* Passionate about high-quality patient care, a strong team player, and keen to apply nursing skills across areas
* Proactive attitude, good communication skills, and commitment to ongoing professional development
Benefits
* Work-life balance: 6.6 weeks annual leave, increasing holiday allowance based on length of service, and paid birthday off
* Wellbeing: enhanced family-friendly policies, Private Medical Insurance, Cycle to Work scheme, wellbeing initiatives including discounted gym membership, and non-accidental injury support
* Development: £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid pro rata, certificate support, learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy, access to Vetlexicon, and opportunities for research funding; Infection Prevention and Control Programme; Quality Improvement Programme
* Professional Memberships: VDS cover, RCVS fees
* Additional: Pawsome Benefits with discounts and cashback, Pension – 5% Employee / 3% Employer
Salary: Up to £29,000 per annum DOE.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Other
Industries
* Veterinary Services
EEO: We are an equal opportunities employer. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at IVC Evidensia.
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