Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

OverviewWe have a rare opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team. The role will involve all general veterinary nursing duties including inpatients, surgery and consultations, across both of our sites.

About usWe have two clinics, located on either side of Crystal Palace, in South London with excellent transport links. Both sites offer the same great level of equipment and standard of care and have been established for over 50 years making us a real part of the community.

The clinics have digital x-ray, dental x-ray, ultrasounds, endoscopy, multiparameter monitors, in house IDEXX lab machines that perform haematology, biochemistry, electrolytes, sedivue urinalysis. We also have a Tonopen, ECG, blood pressure monitors, pulse oximetry and basic orthopaedic kit.

Join a supportive teamOur team is made up of our Head Nurse, Practice Manager and seven vets. Each clinic has a dedicated receptionist, along with veterinary care assistants to support the nursing team of five.

We are a friendly team, working in a happy, positive, and supportive workplace and we value everyone’s contribution and are keen to always share knowledge across the team.

Working hours/rotaThis is a full-time position with a shift pattern that includes a mix of early, mid, and late shifts, plus 1:5 Saturday (with time off in lieu). Typical shift hours vary between 8:00-17:00, 8:30-17:30, 9:00-18:00, and 10:15-19:15.

Because our people matterWe 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 -

Benefits and development

Work-life balance

6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays

Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

Wellbeing

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 and Nurses can apply for research funding

Infection Prevention and Control Programme

Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

VDS cover

RCVS fees

Colleague Benefits

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

Up to £38,000pa ..... full job details .....