We are looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to complete our friendly team here at Milford Veterinary Hospital. The role will include general nursing duties, inpatient care, anaesthesia, and nurse clinics.
Fix or flex – work life balance that works for you
The full-time position is typically over 4 or 5 days a week with shifts varying from 8am start for an early shift with an 7pm finish for a late shift, plus shifts in between. The shift patterns are allocated across the team to give equal amount of lates and earlies. 1 in 4 Saturdays (8am-12pm) with no OOH.
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. We would also welcome part time applicants.
Who we are
We are a busy small animal primary care and referral setting, with onsite cardiologist, ECC and surgery cert holders. The practice is based in a small town in Surrey in midst of countryside, with plenty of dog walking and links to Guildford/London via the A3. We are part of the local community and work closely with a local wildlife charity. We work to very high standards of patient care, with separate cat and dog wards, in-house laboratory, dental X-ray, and laparoscopic equipment.
Our supportive team
You will be fully supported by our friendly and welcoming team of vets and nurses. Our current team consists of 5 veterinary surgeons plus a cardiologist, 3 RVNs, 1 SVN and supporting team members.
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
6.6 weeks annual leaveAdditional holiday entitlement 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 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
Additional
Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailersPension 5% Employee/3% EmployerDiscounted staff pet care