Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal
At South Lincs Vets, we're on the lookout for a passionate and dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our dynamic team.
You’ll be working across our branches in Freiston and Sutterton offering a varied and well-rounded caseload. Your daily responsibilities will include general medical nursing for in-patients, managing referral cases including orthopaedics and soft tissue surgeries, as well as emergency care. You’ll also play an integral role in theatre, assist with Schedule 3 procedures, handle radiography, perform lab work, and take on consulting shifts. Additionally, you'll operate x-ray and CT scans and have access to multiparameter monitoring equipment.
About Us
Nestled between Spalding and Boston in the picturesque Lincolnshire countryside, our location provides a peaceful backdrop for your career. As an RCVS-accredited hospital, we take pride in being fully equipped, offering all the resources you need to thrive.
We’re more than just a veterinary practice – we’re a close-knit family, consisting of the main hospital and 4 branch locations. Our team is strong and dedicated, with 17 vets, including certificate holders in Orthopaedics, Soft Tissue Surgery, ECC, and Medicine. Supporting them is a fantastic team of 50+ RVNs, SVNs, VCAs, ACAs, reception, and admin staff, all working seamlessly together to deliver outstanding care.
Working Hours
This is a full-time permanent role working 40 hours per week with a variety of shift patterns. You will also be expected to work 1 in 5 Saturday morning shifts.
Benefits
* Competitive base salary
* Work-life balance
* 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
* Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
* Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
* Private Medical Insurance
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership
* Non-accidental injury support
* £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid leave pro rata
* 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
* VDS cover
* RCVS fees
* Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
* Pension 5% Employee/3% Employer
* Discounted staff pet care
Up to £29,859.83 per annum
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