Overview
Are you an experienced RVN looking for a fresh opportunity in a fun, supportive, and skilled team? Overdale Veterinary Centre is now hiring a Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal (FTC) on a 12-month fixed term contract covering maternity leave. This role is based in Buxton, Derbyshire.
About Our Practice
Overdale Veterinary Centre is based in the picturesque spa town of Buxton, nestled in the Peak District. The clinic aims to provide a high standard of clinical care to clients with a collaborative, supportive team. The team includes Clinical Director, vets, nurses, and support staff across the practice, with dedicated facilities including operating theatre, imaging suite, in-house laboratory, and cat/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
Full-time permanent role, 37.5 hours per week over 5 days, with a mix of early and late shifts and Saturday rota. There is no on-call or Bank Holiday work required.
Benefits and Salary
* Competitive base salary up to £28,000 DOE
* 6.6 weeks annual leave, with holiday allowance increased based on length of service
* Your birthday as a paid day off
* Enhanced family-friendly policies (maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay)
* Private Medical Insurance
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Wellbeing initiatives including discounted gym membership, and non-accidental injury support
* CPD allowance (£550) with 24 hours paid pro rata, certificate support, and learning opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
* Access to Vetlexicon online resources and opportunities for research funding
* Infection Prevention and Control Programme and Quality Improvement Programme
* VDS cover and RCVS fees
* Pawsome Benefits – discount gateway with hundreds of retailers
* Pension: 5% Employee / 3% Employer
* Discounted staff pet care
Requirements (Qualifications/Experience)
Qualified Registered Veterinary Nurse with experience in small animal practice and competency in anaesthesia monitoring, IV administration, phlebotomy, and inpatient care.
Role Details
Role: Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal (FTC) | Location: Buxton, England
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