Overview
We’re looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Market Vets. This is a varied and rewarding role involving inpatient care, theatre duties, and nurse consultations. This is a permanent position, open to both full time or part time applicants.
About Us
We are a friendly, two-site mixed practice based in North Devon, just a short drive from Exmoor and the stunning North Devon beaches. Our practice boasts modern, well-equipped facilities and a diverse range of clinical interests among our team, including exotics and orthopaedics. We strongly encourage our nurses to pursue their individual areas of interest, and many have gone on to achieve certificates in their chosen fields. Our equipment includes an in-house diagnostic laboratory, digital x-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, bronchoscopy, dental radiography, therapeutic laser (used in nurse-led clinics), and multiparameter monitors in theatre, enabling us to deliver high-quality, progressive care.
Responsibilities
* Provide inpatient care, assist in theatre duties, and conduct nurse consultations
* Utilise Schedule 3 procedures where appropriate
* Support and contribute to a collaborative, forward-thinking team
Shift pattern
Weekday shifts vary with earliest start at 8:00am and latest finish at 6:15pm. The current rota includes working 1 in 7 Saturdays from 8:30am to 5:00pm, with time off in lieu that week. You’ll also be part of the second on-call rota, covering 6:00pm to 7:00pm approximately once every 7 weeks, with a paid retainer fee, call-out fee, and 1.5x hourly rate for any time worked on-site. In addition, nurses participate in late-night inpatient checks, currently 3 evenings in every 7 weeks, with appropriate compensation provided.
Team and culture
Across our two sites, we have a mix of full- and part-time team members, including 14 vets, 11 nurses, 2 student nurses, and 11 admin staff. Our clinical staff bring a wealth of experience, with vets holding certificates in surgery and exotics, and nurses qualified in feline nursing, exotics, and anaesthesia. We actively support and encourage individual interests aligned with the goals and values of the practice, fostering professional growth. We work closely with local charities, including a local branch of Cats Protection.
What we are looking for
A Registered Veterinary Nurse who is proactive, enthusiastic, and approachable. The ideal candidate will be a strong team player who thrives in a collaborative environment but is also confident working independently and using their own initiative. A positive attitude, excellent communication skills, and a genuine passion for patient care are essential.
Benefits and development
* Work-life balance: 6 weeks annual leave; increasing holiday allowance based on length of service; your birthday as a paid day 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 22.5 hours paid pro rata; certificate support; learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy; access to Vetlexicon; research funding opportunities for vets and nurses; Infection Prevention and Control Programme; Quality Improvement Programme
* Professional Memberships: VDS cover; RCVS fees
* Additional: Pawsome Benefits – discounts and cashback with retailers; Pension 5% Employee / 3% Employer; discounted staff pet care
Salary
Up to £28,977 per annum DOE
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