Permanent Veterinary Nurse – Penzance, Cornwall
* Are you a qualified and RCVS registered veterinary nurse?
* Are you looking to join an established practice in Cornwall?
Are you looking for…
* No OOH work?
* A greatr work-life balance?
We are recruiting on behalf of a practice in Penzance, Cornwall for a Permanent Nurse to join them. This role is full time for 40 hours per week with a mix of early and late shifts of 8.5 hours between 8am and 6:30pm, along with a maximum of 1 in 4 Saturdays. There will be some bank holidays worked on a rota but no OOH work or on-call duties.
This is an established first opinion practice located in the lovely seaside town of Penzance. It has gone through a refurbishment, and they have invested in equipment to remain at the forefront of the industry and be the best veterinary practice in the area. They are equipped with digital x-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, full in-house diagnostic laboratory, and dentistry services.
They have a supportive close-knit team who collectively create a family feel environment which also extends through to how they treat their clients and patients. The Nurse will be working alongside a team of 5 vets, 4 RVNs and 6 SVNs.
Key details:
* Type: Small
* Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week, shifts of 8.5 hours between 8am and 6:30pm
* Weekends: 1 in 4 Saturdays
* Sole charge: None
* OOH: None
* Team: 5 vets, 4 RVNs and 6 SVNs
* Consultations: 15 minutes
About them:
* They very much have a family feel ethos and pride themselves on having a low staff turnover and a close-knit group
* They have recently gone through a refurbishment and have invested in the latest veterinary equipment to be able to provide a wide range of veterinary services and diagnostics
About you:
* You must be motivated and passionate about your work and share this and promote this ethos with other members of staff
* You will enjoy working as part of a team
* You will have a caring and empathetic attitude
* You will have a genuine passion for animal welfare
* You will consistently deliver a high standard of clinical care
* You will be caring, adaptable, hardworking, and reliable
* You will have excellent communication and customer interfacing skills
* You will be driven and ambitious and looking to take your career to the next step and develop your clinical and skills
* You must be motivated and passionate about your work and share this and promote this ethos with other members of staff
Facilities:
The practice offers a wide range of modern veterinary facilities, including:
* Separate dog and cat wards
* X-ray
* Ultrasound
* Endoscopy
* Dentistry
* In-house laboratory
Package:
* Salary: Up to £33,000 per annum, commensurate to experience
* Holidays: 6 weeks annual leave, including bank holidays
* CPD: Generous allowance of £600
* Memberships: RCVS and VDS fees paid
* Opportunities for additional learning
* Fantastic company benefits scheme including access to various health care, wellness support and money claim back opportunities
* Workplace pension scheme
* Healthcare scheme
* Onsite free parking
* Company sick pay scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Staff discount scheme
* Career development opportunities
Must haves:
* RCVS registered and qualified or soon to be
* Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
* Have excellent verbal and written communication skills
What happens next?
CLICK APPLY NOW or if you have any pre-application questions or if this role is not quite right for you, please contact the Vet Seekers team (details below) to discuss your veterinary career aspirations further.
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