Overview
Registered Veterinary Nurse – Small Animal role at Coombefield Veterinary Hospital, Axminster, Devon. Full-time or part-time position. The hospital is an RCVS accredited, busy, purpose-built facility with a branch in Seaton and an out-of-hours (OOH) night service run by Three Counties Veterinary Emergencies.
Responsibilities
* Provide high-quality nursing care for small animals in a fast-paced hospital environment.
* Participate in a weekend rota and contribute to fair distribution of weekend duties across the team.
* Utilise nursing skills across multiple areas of the practice as part of a rotational rolling rota (including opportunity to work in all hospital areas).
* Support colleagues and work collaboratively to ensure optimum patient outcomes and welfare.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Qualified Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN).
* Experience in small animal practice is desirable; there is a focus on leveraging the team’s skills and ongoing professional development.
* Ability to work within a team, demonstrate flexibility with rota patterns, and commit to continuous professional development.
Working Environment
The hospital features two operating theatres, a large prep area, dental suite, imaging suite, cattery, kennels, isolation wards, an internal laboratory, pharmacy and five consult rooms (including a dedicated nurse consult room). There are separate dog and cat waiting areas.
Working Hours
Up to 40 hours per week with a weekend rota. Exact hours and rota patterns to be discussed at interview to support work-life balance.
Benefits and Remuneration
* Competitive base salary (DOE).
* 6.6 weeks annual leave, with holiday allowance increasing with length of service.
* Birthday as a paid day off.
* Enhanced wellbeing policies (family-friendly policies), Private Medical Insurance, Cycle to Work scheme, and wellbeing initiatives including discounted gym membership.
* £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid pro rata; certificate support; learning and development via the IVC Evidensia Academy; access to Vetlexicon.
* Opportunity to apply for research funding; Infection Prevention and Control Programme; Quality Improvement Programme.
* VDS cover; RCVS fees.
* Pawsome Benefits with discounts and cashback; Pension (5% employee / 3% employer); discounted staff pet care.
Location
Axminster, Devon, with a branch in Seaton; the region is described as offering access to the Jurassic Coast and outdoor activities.
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