Overview
Are you a passionate and dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse looking for a new opportunity in County Durham? Abbey Vets is seeking a hardworking and enthusiastic RVN to join our friendly and supportive team. We’re looking for a team player with a strong work ethic and a passion for delivering exceptional patient and client care.
Responsibilities
* In-patient care for surgical and medical cases
* Anaesthesia monitoring
* Nurse consultations
* Laboratory work
About Abbey Vets
Abbey Vets is a well-established small animal practice with two branches: Durham and Chester-le-Street. This role will be split across both sites on a rota basis.
Our facilities include:
* Digital radiography & dental x-ray
* Ultrasound & endoscopy
* Multiparameter monitoring
* Laser therapy
* On-site behaviourist
Our team consists of 9 Veterinary Surgeons, 13 Registered Veterinary Nurses and 4 Veterinary Care Assistants. We also have a fantastic reception and admin team who handle insurance and financial matters. We are committed to delivering high-quality patient care and fostering a positive, supportive work environment and are proud to be dog and cat friendly accredited at our Chester-le-Street site.
Working Hours
This is a part-time role with a 20-hour week. Typically, this would consist of 2 weekdays (between 8am-7pm) and 1 in 6 Saturdays (8am-2pm). There are no Sundays, out-of-hours, or bank holidays.
Benefits
Because our people matter
* Work-life balance
* 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
* Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
Wellbeing
* Private Medical Insurance
* Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
* Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
* Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
Development
* £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
* Certificate support
* Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
* Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider
* All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
* Infection Prevention and Control Programme
* Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
* VDS cover
* RCVS fees
Colleague Benefits
* Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
* Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
* Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
* Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
* Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice
Up to £15,500 p/a DOE
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