We are looking for an experienced full time RVN to join our family friendly team in the beautiful New Forest.
Your future begins here
We are looking for someone who is interested in small animal work and who loves to build good client relationships with a caring nature. We are looking for someone who is confident in all aspects of surgery, client nursing consults and is a team player.
Forest Lodge is based in the beautiful New Forest (New Milton), close to Bournemouth and Southampton and lovely local beaches. We strive to offer a good work life balance so you can enjoy your time in the local environment. Its also a great place to relocate too.
Your work/life balance is our priority
We are able to offer a good work life balance with no weekday OOH a rotating weekend rota with Sundays off.
We are a well equipped practice with digital x-ray and dental x-ray, Ultrasound, K-laser in house Lab with link to Idexx, Isolation unit. We have Vets with interests in Dental Care, Dermotology, Medicine and emergency care and imaging.
Certificate studies are encouraged and welcomed, with some of our nursing staff currently studying Behaviour, advanced anaesthetics and 3 nurses who have passed their surgical exam.
Because our employee’s 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 serviceYour birthday as a paid day off
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 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