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Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Lady Dane Vets, Faversham, Kent, South East

Discipline: Small Animal

Salary of up to £30,000 pa FTE

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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 Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline 
  • Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
  • Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing 

  • Development

  • £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
  • Certificate support
  • Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
  • Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
  • All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
  • Infection Prevention and Control Programme
  • Quality Improvement Programme

  • Professional Memberships

  • VDS cover
  • RCVS 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 criteria
  • Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
  • Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
  • Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice


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    Lady Dane Vets, Faversham

    Graveney Road, Faversham, Kent, ME13 8UR, United Kingdom

    Animals treated

    Dogs, cats & small pets

    Rabbit Friendly

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    At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

    Any questions before applying?

    Speak to Lovell Varcoe from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.

    Talent Partner

    Lovell Varcoe

    lovell.varcoe@ivcevidensia.com