Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our amazing small animal and exotics team!
We are based at two sites: Chorlton and Sale, with our Avian and Exotic referral clinic at Chorlton. We are a supportive, caring, busy practice with fantastic teamwork. Our cases are varied, and so are the species of patients we care for. If you are looking for a position where no two days are the same, the patients come in literally all shapes and sizes, and you enjoy working within a friendly knowledgeable large team, this is the practice for you!
We are lucky to have great clients! Our aim is to provide a high standard of veterinary care as well as maintain our great local reputation. We pride ourselves on giving honest advice and exceptional care.
What are we looking for? We are looking for someone who is organised, adaptable, and dependable, who is able to work in a fast-paced environment, and within a large team, as well as independently.
The Job Role Duties for this role will include:
Admits
Assisting vets in surgery
Anaesthesia
Discharges
Inpatient care
Nurse clinics
Consult team
Pharmacy
Ward nurse
Recovery
Countersigning the medication box
Nurse messages
Cleaning
Restocking
Washing kits
Reception work
Client care
This is a great opportunity to work with a wide variety of species, to a high standard, and be part of a friendly and supportive practice.
The rota is designed to give a great work-life balance with the 40 hours being spread over 4 days a week Monday to Friday. Plus weekends 1 in 4/5.
Working the above shifts with a share of bank holidays each year (mornings only).
Out of hours on call work 1 in 5 weekends and midweek nights for an additional salary supplement. This would be paid to you each month as part of your salary. The salary advertised reflects this additional amount. Nurses are called out to the practice as needed. This means that should you not get called out, you still receive the supplement for that shift.
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 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays (6.8 for Scotland, and 7 for IOM, NI)
Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
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
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
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 keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
Ashleigh Veterinary Centre, Chorlton 221 Upper Chorlton Road, Whalley Range, Manchester, M16 0DE, United Kingdom
Speak to Jim Dixon 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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