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Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Hollygate Veterinary Clinic, Belfast, Belfast, Northern Ireland & Isle of Man

Discipline: Small Animal

Full Time, Part Time, Flexible

Salary up to £31,000 DOE

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Salary up to £31,000 DOE and Relocation Allowance up to £1,000


An opportunity has risen for a full-time or part-time Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our existing team at Hollygate Veterinary Clinic. Your role will be busy and varied, incorporating all aspects of nursing, although we encourage our nurses to develop their own area of interest for which CPD and in-house training are actively encouraged and funded. 
 
Hollygate Veterinary Clinic is a hardworking and progressive small animal first opinion veterinary clinic covering the Carryduff area, east of Belfast. Our modern, well-equipped practice specialising in the treatment of small animals was established in 2002 and later became the branch practice of Earlswood Veterinary Referrals which is located in east Belfast. Our facilities include an operating theatre, X-Ray, dental X-Ray, ultrasound and full in-house laboratory. Hollygate Veterinary Clinic is an approved member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Practice Standards Scheme.
 
We are seeking a friendly, enthusiastic, dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse to deliver the highest standards of patient and client care. 1-year recent post-graduation experience is desirable. You will be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to use your own initiative to multitask and be able to consistently deliver a high standard of nursing care to your patients.

Flexible working that offers real flex

 
We offer flexible working patterns that flex with you and your lifestyle. Whether you are looking to flex your rota hours to balance the school holidays, fix to navigate the school runs or just looking to strike that balance between home and work life. We can offer flexibility that actually works for you.

Full time 40 hours per week, 8 hour shifts 5 days per week between 8:30 and 19:30 and 1:3 Saturdays for 3 hours and no OOH

Because our people 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

  • 7 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

  • £750 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

  • 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

  • At IVC Evidensia we are a 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.
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    Hollygate Veterinary Clinic, Belfast

    21 Church Road, Carryduff, Belfast, BT8 8DT, United Kingdom

    Animals treated

    Small animals

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    Any questions before applying?

    Speak to Amelia Bateman from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.

    Talent Partner

    Amelia Bateman

    amelia.bateman@ivcevidensia.com