Otter Vets, Sidmouth and Ottery St Mary, are seeking a Head Registered Veterinary Nurse or Senior Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team on a fixed-term, maternity cover contract. The role involves all first opinion nursing duties, with shifts split between consults and operating.
We are open to full-time applicants working 40 hours per week or part-time applicants. Most full-time RVNs work 4 x 10-hour shifts, with a regular day off each week and work 1:4 Saturdays (08:30 to 13:00). Our out-of-hours cover is provided by Three Counties Veterinary Emergencies.
For part-time applicants, we are flexible and can adapt to suit school hours or set days per week.
Our Practice
Otter Vets has two branches in Sidmouth and Ottery St Mary, Devon. We are a small animal practice with a community feel, encouraging nurse consults, and aiming to expand this area.
Community Involvement
Our team participates in charity events such as dog shows, coffee mornings, and Christmas stalls.
Why Join Us?
We value our employees and invest in our people, premises, and processes. Benefits include:
Work-life balance
* 6.6 weeks annual leave
* Holiday allowance increases with service
Wellbeing
* Enhanced family-friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, and surrogacy pay
* Private Medical Insurance
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Employee wellbeing initiatives, including discounted gym memberships
* Support for non-accidental injuries
Development
* £500 CPD allowance plus 3 days paid pro-rata
* Certificate support
* Learning and development via the IVC Evidensia Academy
* Access to Vetlexicon online encyclopaedia
* Research funding opportunities for vets and nurses
* Infection Prevention and Control Programme
* Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
* VDS cover
Additional Benefits
* Pawsome Benefits discount and cashback platform
* Pension scheme (5% employee / 3% employer)
* Discounted staff pet care
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