Student Veterinary Nurse – IVC Evidensia
We are looking for someone to join our small animal general practice team to enrol onto a veterinary nursing course at City and Islington College once a 6‑month probation period is complete. Once you have started the course you will have a dedicated clinical coach in the practice and a paid day off to attend college.
Responsibilities
 * Holding animals for examination and procedures.
 * Caring for animals in kennels including feeding, grooming and giving medications appropriate to training level.
 * Helping to take and process blood and other lab samples.
 * Assisting with preparing animals for surgery and monitoring anaesthetics, appropriate to training level.
 * Cleaning and sterilising instruments.
 * Cleaning clinical areas.
 * Spending some time on reception.
Candidate Requirements
 * Excellent time‑keeping skills.
 * Must have 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) A‑C / 4‑9. These must include Maths, Science and English.
 * Good communication skills.
 * An awareness of the veterinary industry and ideally some experience of working with animals and people.
About the Rota
You will cover 40 hours per week on a varied rota pattern, with a 30‑minute unpaid lunch break. Shifts will also include Saturdays on a rota basis, but no Sundays, night work or OOH.
Benefits & Compensation
 * Competitive salary up to £25,484.71 DOE.
 * 6.6 weeks annual leave.
 * Additional annual leave for your birthday added to holiday allowance.
 * Enhanced family‑friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay.
 * Cycle-to-work scheme.
 * Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing.
 * Non-accidental injury support.
 * Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy.
 * Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with hundreds of retailers.
 * Pension scheme.
 * Discounted staff pet care.
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