Lady Dane Veterinary Centre has an opportunity for a Part or Full time Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our well-established practices in Faversham and Whitstable, Kent.
We are looking for an enthusiastic RVN to join as one of our team of 3 vets, 3 nurses, 4 receptionists and a practice manager, within our small animal practices at our long-standing centres.
Your day will be varied covering theatre, schedule 3, dental radiography, nurse consultations, ultrasound, digital radiography, laboratory, dispensing, infection control and puppy parties, whilst maintaining high standards of clinical and patient care.
About us
Our well-equipped practices have digital radiography, endoscopy, ultrasound, doppler, in house idexx laboratories, multiparameter machines, tonometry and dental x-ray. The practices are located 13 minutes' drive apart and our newly refurbished Whitstable site is a 2-minute walk from the beach front and has easy access to the town centre, train station and Thanet Way. Whitstable is known for its many novelty shops and its annual Oyster festival.
Our Faversham practice is a large purpose-built centre and few minutes' drive from the busy town centre with various restaurants and has easy links to the Thanet way.
Working hours
Hours are 08:00 to 18:30 Tuesday, Wednesday and Fridays with 1:4 Saturdays from 08:00-16:00 however Full-time applicants can also apply.
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 leave, inclusive of bank holidays pro rata
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