Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal - Part-time
Here at Pilgrims Vets, we are looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team. Your working day at Pilgrims Vets will be varied covering duties such as wards, theatre, nurse clinics, radiography, lab, infection control, and client communication. Your role will predominantly be small animals with some exposure to equine and large animals. This is a great role for someone just starting their nursing career with great clinical exposure and lots of opportunities for professional growth, however, will equally suit someone with experience looking for something new.
The rota will involve working 2 x 8 hour shifts between the hours of 8:00am-7.00pm 2 days a week (Thursdays and Fridays). The rota also includes inpatient checks Thursday night (this can be an evening or a morning check in partnership with a vet) plus 1 in 5 Saturday morning clinic between 9:00am-1:00pm with inpatients checks as necessary over the weeeknd. Additional pay for inpatient checks.
About Us
Pilgrims Veterinary Practice is a busy mixed practice with small animal, farm and equine vets and is based in the heart of the New Forest, a close driving distance to the Dorset coast. We are a progressive well-equipped practice with digital radiography, endoscopy, ultrasound, doppler, Idexx lab, ECG, Tonometry and dental x-ray etc.
Our clinical team is currently made up of 4 full-time and 3 part-time Veterinary Surgeons, 2 full-time and 2 part-time Registered Veterinary nurses, 1 Student Veterinary Nurse and 1 Veterinary Care Assistant. They are closely supported by an amazing Client Service Team.
About You
This role would suit all levels of experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse's. This role would also suit someone who is looking for an opportunity to develop in nurse clinics and schedule 3.
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
* 6.6 weeks annual leave
* Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
* Your birthday as a paid day off
* 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
Development
* 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
* Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
* Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
* Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
* Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
* Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice
Pilgrims Vets, Fordingbridge
Gorse Farm, Blissford Road, Fordingbridge, SP6 2JH, United Kingdom
At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
Any questions before applying?
Speak to Connor Parr from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.
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