Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal (FTC)

Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal (FTC)
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IVC EvidensiaWe are looking for a dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse to become a part of our Nursing team to cover a 12-month fixed term maternity cover period from September 2025 onwards based at our Fishguard Practice. You will be led by our Head Nurse and supported by our Nursing Team.Responsibilities
Nursing care for hospitalised and day patients, including monitoring anaesthetics and assisting during surgeries and procedures.Carrying out procedures such as nail clipping and dental checks, administering medications and vaccinations.Assisting with infection control, stock management, equipment maintenance and waste control.Assist with house visits, oversee and train ANAs and nursing students, dispense pharmaceuticals, use laboratory equipment, and assist with marketing.Adhere to health and safety policies and support the Vet Team as required.Provide clinical coaching experience (desirable) as the role includes training Student Nurses/ANA''s.Working pattern and team
The standard shift pattern is 37.5 hours across 5 days from 8:30am to 5:00pm, plus 1 in 5 Saturdays on a shared rota. In practice you may be involved in Out of Hours services and In Patient Care on a case-by-case basis to support the Vet Team.Location and facilities
Fishguard and Pembrokeshire locations with access to a range of facilities including hydrotherapy with an aquatic treadmill, a main small animal surgery in Haverfordwest offering surgery, dentistry, internal laboratory, ultrasound, radiography, and endoscopy, and a Vet Led base in Fishguard with hydrotherapy and rehab/physio teams. Both sites have laser equipment available.Team and development
We are a blended team of veterinary surgeons, registered veterinary nurses, and student nurses, supported by a Practice Manager and reception team across three sites. We have an advanced practitioner in Small Animal Surgery and ongoing opportunities for skill development, including acupuncture and rehabilitation support. We offer social events and ongoing professional development.Benefits and support
We value work-life balance and offer a competitive base salary with benefits including:6.6 weeks annual leave, with holiday allowance based on length of serviceBirthday paid day offEnhanced family-friendly policies (including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay)Private Medical InsuranceCycle to Work schemeEmployee wellbeing initiatives and discounted gym membershipCPD allowance (£550) with 24 hours paid pro rataCertificate support and access to VetlexiconResearch funding opportunities for Vets and NursesInfection Prevention and Control Programme and Quality Improvement ProgrammeVDS cover and RCVS feesPawsome Benefits and Pension (5% Employee / 3% Employer)Discounted staff pet careSalary
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