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Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

South Wales Vets, Blackwood, Wales

Discipline: Small Animal

Full Time

Up to £28,000 DOE

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We have an excellent opportunity for a registered veterinary nurse to join our practice. This is an exciting and varied role where you will deal with many emergency cases, surgical caseload and inpatient care.

The shift pattern is 40 hours per week over 4 days, between 8:30 am to 7:00 pm, with 1:4 Saturdays 9 am – 2 pm
 

Why join South Wales Vets? 

 
We are a 3-branch small animal practice, located in the beautiful area of Blackwood. We are equipped with excellent facilities including a digital xray, ultrasound, capnography and in house laboratory. The best part about our practice is our team! We have 2 vets who are assisted by 4 registered veterinary nurses and 2 receptionists. If you are a nurse with a passion for helping animals and their clients, then this role is perfect for you!
 

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
  • Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
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    Wellbeing


  • Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership
  • Non-accidental injury support
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    Development


  • £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid 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
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    Professional Memberships


  • VDS cover
  • RCVS fees
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    Additional


  • Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
  • Pension 5% Employee/3% Employer
  • Discounted staff pet care
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    South Wales Vets, Blackwood

    Unit B Highfields Way, Blackwood, NP12 1SL, United Kingdom

    Animals treated

    Dogs, cats & small pets

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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