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6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
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
£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 & Nurses can apply for research funding Infection Prevention and Control Programme Quality Improvement Programme
VDS cover RCVS fees
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 Apply
Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal
Kingfisher Veterinary Practice, Crewkerne, Crewkerne, South West
Discipline: Small Animal
Up to £31,000 pa DOE
We are seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our busy and friendly team. This is an excellent opportunity to work at our well-equipped, RCVS-accredited Veterinary Centre located in Crewkerne, Somerset. This is a full-time role, offering 39.5 hours per week.
Be part of our supportive team
Our team consists of 7.5 Vets, 18 Nurses and a dedicated reception team! We are looking for someone to join us working a 4 day week - we understand how important a great work/life balance is, so you get to enjoy 3 days off every week and enjoy the beautiful South Somerset.
Our OOH On Call is covered by a dedicated Out Of Hours centre, who we can also refer critical inpatients to. We offer paid CPD, and extra training is encouraged with the opportunity to study for further qualifications.
Join our well-equipped site
We are an RCVS tier 2 practice incorporating 4 centres, with lots of opportunity for growth and learning.
Our main centre at Crewkerne is a fully equipped practice with up-to-date Ultrasound, endoscope, Digital x-ray and dedicated dental x-ray suite, ECG , Multi-parameters, Tonometers, full in-house Blood diagnostic machines including, Biochemistry, Haematology, electrolytes, T4, microscopy.
Separate dog and cat waiting areas and kennels - with one of our practices having achieved Silver IFSM award! We also have a regular visiting Orthopaedic Specialist so you can have a chance to advance your surgical skills.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do
We strive to give our clients top standard care whether they have been with us many years or a new client. As part of a large team you will have the back up and support of your colleagues and enjoy team events and functions. As a training practice we also support and help train the next generation of nurses.
Working hours/rota
The working hours are 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, with one Saturday morning every three weeks from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM.
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
Wellbeing
Development
Professional Memberships
Colleague Benefits
Kingfisher Veterinary Practice, Crewkerne
Tower Hill Road, Crewkerne, Crewkerne, TA18 8EQ, United Kingdom
Animals treated
Dogs, cats & small pets
Exotic Friendly
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.
Any questions before applying?
Speak to Lovell Varcoe from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.