Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal
Alphavet Veterinary Centre in Newport, Gwent, is looking for an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join the team on a full-time basis, working 40 hours per week.
Overview
Role: Registered Veterinary Nurse – Small Animal
Responsibilities
* Carry out a range of RVN duties including surgery, running nurse clinics, inpatient care, and conducting laboratory tests
* Work collaboratively with the team to deliver high standards of care to all clients
* Split time between Alphavet branches in Langstone and Risca, fostering strong relationships with team members and clients
Hours
This is a full-time position, 38.4 hours per week, Monday to Friday. In addition, there are 5 x 4.5 hour Saturday shifts required per year.
Team and Culture
You’ll be welcomed by a dedicated team of five Veterinary Surgeons, supported by experienced nurses and a reception team. The practice values personal development, supports further qualifications and certificates, and maintains a safe, inclusive, and positive culture with an open-door management approach.
Compensation and Benefits
* Competitive base salary
* 6.6 weeks annual leave
* Birthday holiday entitlement
* Enhanced family-friendly policies (maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay)
* Private Medical Insurance
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Employee wellbeing initiatives, including discounted gym membership
* £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid pro rata
* Certificate support and learning opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
* Access to Vetlexicon online encyclopaedia
* Research funding opportunities for Vets & Nurses
* Infection Prevention and Control Programme
* Quality Improvement Programme
* VDS professional liability cover
* Pawsome Benefits discounts and rewards
* Pension: 5% employee / 3% employer
* Discounted staff pet care
Requirements and Professional Memberships
* Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)
* RCVS fees support
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
IVC Evidensia is committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging. We welcome candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we discuss reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.
Salary: Up to £30,000 DOE
Location
Newport, Wales, United Kingdom
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