Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal (FTC)
We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join Hawthorne Lodge Veterinary Surgery on a fixed-term contract. This is a full-time position involving a range of nursing duties, including theatre work, anaesthetics, inpatient care and nurse consultations. The practice is open 8am–7pm, with a Saturday rota. There are no out-of-hours requirements and the practice is closed on Sundays and Bank Holidays. This flexible role can be tailored to 30–40 hours per week, with shift lengths of 6–10 hours depending on preference and working days.
Overview
Role type: Fixed-term contract, Full-time. Location: Banbury, Oxfordshire. Core hours are within the practice opening hours (8am–7pm).
About The Practice
Hawthorne Lodge is a thriving first-opinion small animal practice based in Banbury, within easy reach of Oxford and the Cotswolds. We are equipped with everything needed to provide excellent client and patient care, including laparoscopic spays, endoscopy, ultrasound, dental suite with dental x-ray, and separate cat/dog waiting areas.
* 5 consulting rooms
* 3 theatres
* 2 isolation wards
* Team of 5 Vets, 5 RVNs, 2 SVNs, plus a skilled reception team and Practice Director
* Focus on continuity of care and strong relationships with clients and colleagues
What We\'re Looking For
We\'re after a proactive, team-focused Registered Veterinary Nurse with at least one year of post-qualification experience. You\'ll need to be confident across general nursing responsibilities, have good communication skills, and be someone who likes contributing ideas and supporting colleagues. If you\'re dedicated, reliable and care about doing a good job - we want to hear from you.
Salary and Benefits
In addition to a competitive base salary up to £31,000 DOE, you will benefit from the following:
Work Life Balance
* 6.6 weeks annual leave
* Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
* Your birthday as a paid day off
Wellbeing
* 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
* £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid pro rata
* 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
* RCVS fees
Additional
* Pawsome Benefits - discount gateway giving discounts and cashback with retailers
* Pension - 5% Employee/3% Employer
* Discounted staff pet care
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