Spring Lodge Veterinary Group is looking for a dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our large and friendly team. We are seeking a Nurse who can work in all aspects of nursing, including consultations, theatre, inpatient care, lab, and radiography. Shifts will primarily be based at our RCVS-accredited hospital in Witham, with regular cover at our five local branch practices as required.
Salary: Dependent on experience
Rota patterns that work for you
This is a full-time position, working 40 hours. Shift patterns vary from start times of 7:30 am to the latest finishing time of 7:30 pm. There will be a 1:7 Saturday morning rota between our Witham hospital and Beaulieu Square branch. Shared OOH weekend rota which is paid as extra.
About Spring Lodge Vets
We are a RCVS-accredited small animal hospital in Witham, Essex, with five other accredited branches nearby. Three of these are stand-alone branches with imaging and surgical facilities, while two are consulting-only branches feeding into the main hospital.
The hospital features a full in-house lab, separate isolation, cat and dog wards, and a dedicated orthopaedic theatre. We have digital x-ray, ultrasound, various endoscopes, and laparoscopic equipment. We are proud to be an ISFM Cat Friendly Clinic, a RWAF Rabbit Friendly Clinic, and a fear-free clinic.
The main hospital is within walking distance of a mainline train station with easy access to London, and within driving distance of the East Coast. We are surrounded by countryside and town, and only half an hour from Stansted Airport.
Come and join our amazing team!
Our team of Vets, Nurses, and Support Staff have diverse interests and support each other in our busy clinics. We strongly support training and career progression, with many staff holding or working towards further qualifications, allowing us to offer a wide range of specialties.
Our nurses enjoy significant responsibilities and are involved in all areas of nursing. We are a training practice committed to supporting the next generation of Vets and Nurses. Despite our size, we maintain a close-knit team, with many staff members having been part of Spring Lodge for years.
Because our people matter
We value our staff as the key to our success. We invest in our people, premises, and processes. Alongside a competitive base salary of £30,000 DOE, benefits include:
* 6.6 weeks annual leave
* Holiday allowance increases with service
* Your birthday as a paid day off
Wellbeing
* Enhanced family-friendly policies, including paid maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy leave
* Private Medical Insurance
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Employee wellbeing initiatives, including discounted gym memberships
* Support for non-accidental injury cases
Development
* £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid pro-rata
* Certificate support
* Learning and development via the IVC Evidensia Academy
* Access to Vetlexicon online encyclopaedia
* Research funding opportunities for Vets & Nurses
* Infection Prevention and Control Programme
* Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
* VDS cover
* RCVS fees
Additional Benefits
* Pawsome Benefits - discounts and cashback with retail partners
* Pension scheme: 5% Employee / 3% Employer
* Discounted staff pet care
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