Grahams Road Vets is excited to welcome an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse to our dedicated team.
Your role will include both surgical and consulting time, with a wide variety of nursing consults, and we actively encourage involvement in Schedule 3 procedures.
Who We Are
We are a first-opinion practice located in the heart of Falkirk, one of the area's longest-established veterinary practices. With a loyal client base, we are looking to add a new nurse who can enhance our high standards of service and contribute to our close-knit team.
As a small but highly skilled team, you will be joining 4.5 FTE nurses and 4.2 FTE vets, where we actively encourage personal and professional growth in areas of interest and expertise. We have a well-equipped laboratory, a separate theatre room, and dedicated cat and dog wards to ensure optimal patient care. We are proud to be an RCVS-accredited practice.
Working Hours
The available position offers 35-40 hours per week, across 4 or 5 days, with a variety of shift patterns ranging from 8:30am to 6:30pm. You will also be required to work 1 in 4 Saturdays on a rotating monthly basis. There are 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
6.8 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
Wellbeing
Private Medical InsuranceEmployee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy payInitiatives focused on employee wellbeing
Development
£550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid CPD leave pro rataCertificate supportLearning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia AcademyAccess to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia providerAll our Vets & Nurses can apply for research fundingInfection Prevention and Control ProgrammeQuality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
VDS coverRCVS 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 criteriaVoluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit youAccess to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailersDiscounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice