About the Practice
Our practice handles a wide range of cases, mostly involving dogs and cats, with the occasional small furry. We enjoy welcoming new pets, focusing on building strong relationships with both the pet and their owner. We create positive and happy experiences while providing essential medical care. For more complex medical conditions and surgical cases, we offer thoughtful and compassionate options, ensuring every client feels informed and supported. Our goal is to provide excellent care, promoting the health and well‑being of all the animals we treat. We offer relocation support of up to £5 000, along with a welcome bonus of up to £5 000 (pro rata).
Role Overview
We have recently welcomed a new, friendly, experienced, and driven Clinical Director to lead our team. Under her leadership, the Clinical Director aims to increase utilisation of our nursing team, supporting them to perform Schedule 3 procedures. She has found the staff to be welcoming, relaxed, and a joy to work with, and they share the best interests of clients and patients at heart, with great client feedback.
Responsibilities
* Increase utilisation of the nursing team and support them to perform Schedule 3 procedures.
* Collaborate with the Clinical Director to advance nursing skills and knowledge.
* Maintain high standards of patient care and client communication.
* Help expand and improve the practice’s online presence and educational outreach.
Work‑Life Balance
We believe in flexible working schedules to suit individual needs. The role offers full‑time hours (40 hrs/week over 5 days) and optional Saturday rota (09:00–11:00). We do not require out‑of‑hours or bank holiday work.
Benefits
* 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays.
* Additional holiday entitlement on your birthday.
* Private Medical Insurance.
* Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential helpline).
* Family‑friendly policies: maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, and surrogacy pay.
* £1 250 CPD allowance with 40 hrs paid CPD leave pro rata.
* Certificate support.
* Learning and development via the IVC Evidensia Academy.
* Access to Vetlexicon online encyclopedia.
* Research funding available for all vets and nurses.
* £1 250 per annum to spend via the Care Fund.
* Infection Prevention & Control Programme.
* Quality Improvement Programme.
* BVA membership, VDS cover, RCVS fees.
* Company pension scheme – IVC Evidensia contribution.
* Cycle‑to‑Work and Green Cars Schemes.
* Voluntary benefits, discounts / cashback with many retailers.
* Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice.
Salary
£30,000 – £75,000 per year (up to £75,000 depending on experience).
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