Overview
Forest Lodge Veterinary Practice is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join their team. This is a full-time, permanent position, working 40 hours per week. Location: New Forest area.
Responsibilities
* Provide high standards of animal care as part of a collaborative nursing team.
* Support veterinarians and colleagues, assist with clinical procedures, and maintain high standards of clinical governance.
* Contribute to a supportive and positive team environment and communicate effectively with clients.
Qualifications
* Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) with at least 2 years of experience.
* Excellent all-round nursing skills and a strong passion for animal care.
* Strong organisational and communication skills; proactive and adaptable team member.
Working hours
* Five 8-hour shifts per week (40 hours total).
* No weekday or weekend out-of-hours duties.
* Practice opens on Saturdays until the afternoon; nurses work 1 in 6 weekends on a rolling rota, with an additional day off when working a Saturday.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
* Work-life balance: 6.6 weeks of annual leave, plus additional holiday entitlement for your birthday.
* Wellbeing: Enhanced family-friendly policies, Private Medical Insurance, Cycle to Work, discounted gym membership, and non-accidental injury support.
* Development: £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid pro rata, certificate support, learning opportunities through the IVC Evidensia Academy, Vetlexicon access, and potential access to research funding.
* Infection Prevention and Control Programme and Quality Improvement Programme.
* Professional Memberships: VDS cover and RCVS fees.
* Additional: Pawsome Benefits (discounts and cashback with retailers), Pension (5% employee / 3% employer), and discounted staff pet care.
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