Are you the perfect fit?
Our ideal candidate will be organised and enthusiastic about providing a high standard of animal care. This position is perfect for a qualified nurse who is looking to join a friendly team within a small animal practice. Your days will consist of general veterinary nursing duties, such as monitoring anaesthetics, nursing sick animals, administrating medicine, taking x-rays, running bloods and nurse consultations.
This is a fixed term role for up to 12 months to cover maternity leave. The role is full time, 4 days per week from 8:30am to 7:00pm, 1:4 Saturdays from 9:00am to 2:00pm
Your future begins here
Our practice is based in Abertillery , we have a beautiful rural setting but also great access to the Brecon Beacons and Cardiff.
We area long-standing practice with a small but fantastic team with a very loyal client base. We are kitted out with fantastic facilities including 3 consult rooms, a theatre, digital X-ray facilities, ultrasound and capnography.
By far the best part of our practice is our amazing team, we have 2 vets, 3 veterinary nurses, and 2 receptionists. We are a close-knit team and work together to provide the very best service we can.
Because our employees 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
6.6 weeks annual leaveIncreasing holiday allowance based on length of serviceAdditional leave for your birthday
Wellbeing
Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy payPrivate Medical InsuranceCycle to Work schemeInitiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membershipNon-accidental injury support
Development
£550 CPD allowance with X days paid pro rataLearning 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
Additional
Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailersPension 5% Employee/3% EmployerDiscounted staff pet care