Overview
Are you a passionate and caring Registered Veterinary Nurse looking for a new opportunity in a thriving practice? Wellpets, a group of three small animal branches in Kent, is searching for an enthusiastic RVN to join our team in Sittingbourne, on a fixed term, maternity cover contract.
Join to apply for the Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal - FTC role at IVC Evidensia.
Responsibilities
We encourage our nurses to use their skills and knowledge within the practice, conducting nurse clinics, advising clients on their pets\' health and welfare, and supporting the Vet team. The team includes three Vets, three Registered Veterinary Nurses, and three support staff across three sites, with interests ranging from medicine to orthopaedic surgery, ultrasound, and cardiac ultrasound.
Rota
This position involves working 40 hours per week over 4-5 days. There will be 1 in 4 Saturdays. We offer flexible working patterns that flex with you and your lifestyle, including balancing school holidays and school runs.
About the Team And Culture
We are a close-knit team dedicated to providing the best care for our patients. Our practice offers state-of-the-art facilities, including digital X-rays, dental X-rays, ultrasound, and a brand-new in-house lab. We are located in Kent with easy train links to London, award-winning Blue Flag beaches, and the Elmley Nature Reserve.
Benefits
* Work-life balance
* 6.6 weeks annual leave
* Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
* Private Medical Insurance
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Wellbeing initiatives, including discounted gym membership
* Non-accidental injury support
* CPD allowance £550 with 24 hours paid pro rata
* Certificate support
* Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
* Access to Vetlexicon
* Research funding opportunities for Vets & Nurses
* Infection Prevention and Control Programme
* Quality Improvement Programme
* VDS cover
* RCVS fees
* Pawsome Benefits - discounts and cashback with retailers
* Pension: 5% Employee / 3% Employer
* Discounted staff pet care
Job Details
Salary: Up to £29,000 pa DOE
Location: Kent, England, United Kingdom
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