Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal
Are you a passionate and caring Registered Veterinary Nurse looking for a new opportunity in a thriving practice? Forest Lodge Veterinary Practice is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse to join them. This is a full time and permanent position, working across 40 hours a week.
Who we are looking for
The ideal candidate for this position will be a Registered Veterinary Nurse with at least 2 years of experience and excellent all-round nursing skills, along with a strong passion for animal care. As an enthusiastic and proactive team member, you'll seamlessly integrate into our practice, supporting your colleagues and contributing to a collaborative environment. Strong organisational and communication skills are essential, allowing you to manage tasks efficiently while interacting effectively with both the team and clients. If you're dedicated, adaptable, and ready to make a difference, we would love to have you on board!
The rota
Our nurses work 40 hours a week (5 x 8hr days), no night duties, 1 in 7 weekends (Saturday only) on a rota basis.
About the Team and Culture
Our team is made up of 2 full-time and 4 part-time vets, along with 7 dedicated nurses (8 when one returns from maternity leave in March), including 3 part-time and 4 full-time nurses. Additionally, we have 2 full-time Veterinary Care Assistants (VCAs) who all work together to provide exceptional care. We foster a supportive and collaborative environment, where every team member plays a vital role in delivering the highest standards of animal care.
We have a fantastic nursing team with a wealth of knowledge and experience. As a training practice, an interest in coaching would be a valuable asset, though it is not essential. We offer 5 weeks of holiday per year, plus bank holidays, ensuring a great work-life balance. A warm welcome awaits the right candidate in the beautiful New Forest.
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
* 6.6 weeks annual leave
* Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
* Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
* Private Medical Insurance
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership
* Non-accidental injury support
Development
* £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid 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
Additional Benefits
* Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
* Pension 5% Employee/3% Employer
* Discounted staff pet care
At IVC Evidensia, we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging. We are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
Forest Lodge Veterinary Practice Ltd, New Milton
14 Barton Court Road, New Milton, BH25 6NP, United Kingdom
Any questions before applying?
Speak to Lovell Varcoe from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.
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