Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal (FTC)
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Overdale Veterinary Centre is now hiring. We’re on the lookout for a lovely RVN to join our team in Derbyshire on a 12-month fixed term contract covering maternity leave.
About Our Practice
Overdale Veterinary Centre is based in Buxton, in the Peak District. The clinic has a classical feel with a high standard of clinical care and a highly supportive team. The team includes 1 Clinical Director, 5 Small Animal Vets, 2 Mixed Vets, 6 Nurses, 1 Head Nurse, 1 Animal Care Assistant and 6 Reception staff. Facilities include 3 small animal consulting rooms (2 vet, 1 nurse), an operating theatre, an imaging suite (digital x-ray, ultrasound and endoscopy, Dental x-ray arriving soon), a prep area with dental facilities and in-house laboratory, and separate cat and dog kennels.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for a warm, confident RVN who is experienced and able to complete consults, monitor anaesthesia, place IVs, take bloods, and provide inpatient care.
Working Hours
This is a full-time permanent role working 37.5 hours per week over 5 days. There will be a mixture of early and late shifts with Saturdays on a rota basis. There is no on-call or Bank Holiday work required.
We recognise that our people matter
We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. We invest in our people, premises, and processes. In addition to a competitive base salary up to £28,000 DOE, you will benefit from:
Work Life Balance
* 6.6 weeks annual leave
* Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
* Your birthday as a paid day off
Wellbeing
* Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
* Private Medical Insurance
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Wellbeing initiatives, 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 – online encyclopaedia
* Research funding opportunities for Vets & Nurses
* Infection Prevention and Control Programme
* Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
* VDS cover
* RCVS fees
Additional
* Pawsome Benefits – discounts and cashback
* Pension – 5% Employee / 3% Employer
* Discounted staff pet care
Salary: Up to £28,000 p.a. DOE
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Other
* Industries: Veterinary Services
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