Registered Veterinary Nurse
Victoria Veterinary Practice, Dowlais
Salary to be discussed
We are looking for an enthusiastic, friendly part-time registered veterinary nurse to expand our fantastic nursing team. We offer a varied caseload including orthopaedic surgery, nurse clinics, and excellent inpatient care. The shift pattern will be approximately 20 hours across 2 days per week.
Our Exceptional Practice
Our state-of-the-art facilities boast advanced equipment. At our Dowlais site, we have a dedicated lab for all in-house testing, a dental suite, 2 theatres, separate dog and cat kennels, a large prep area, an isolation ward, an ultrasound machine with the cardiac probe, and digital radiography. At Aberdare, we have digital X-rays, a dental suite, separate dog/cat kennels and an ultrasound machine. Victoria Veterinary Practice is a community-minded, multi-branch veterinary practice. Both our sites (Dowlais & Aberdare) are situated in the South Wales valleys with easy access to Cardiff. Our Dowlais site is near the beautiful Brecon Beacons.
About the Team and Culture
Our team comprises 4 experienced Vets (one of our Vets is working towards a Small Animal Postgraduate certificate and one solely carries out Orthopaedics), 6 RVNS, 1 SVN, 1 ANA, 6 supporting team members and a Practice Manager. Collaboration, teamwork, and camaraderie are the pillars of our vibrant workplace culture.
Because our employees matter
We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from –
Work-life balance
1. 6.6 weeks annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
2. Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
3. Your birthday as a paid day off
Wellbeing
4. Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
5. Private Medical Insurance
6. Cycle to Work scheme
7. Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership
8. Non-accidental injury support
Development
9. £550 CPD allowance with 3 days paid pro rata
10. Certificate support
11. Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
12. Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
13. All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
14. Infection Prevention and Control Programme
15. Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
16. VDS cover
17. RCVS fees
Additional
18. Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
19. Pension 5% Employee/3% Employer
20. Discounted staff pet care