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6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
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
£550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid CPD leave 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
VDS cover RCVS fees
Company pension scheme 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 Apply
Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)
Kingfisher Veterinary Practice, Crewkerne, Crewkerne, South West
Discipline: Small Animal
Full Time
Up to £33,000 pa DOE
We’re looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our busy, friendly team at our RCVS-accredited Veterinary Centre in Crewkerne, Somerset, on a 12 month contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive environment with excellent facilities and a strong focus on wellbeing and development.
Be Part of a Supportive Team
You’ll be joining a welcoming team of 7.5 vets, 18 nurses, and a dedicated reception team. Our out-of-hours care is provided by a dedicated OOH centre, with the ability to refer critical inpatients when needed.
Excellent Facilities
We’re an RCVS Tier 2 practice across four sites, offering plenty of scope for learning and progression. Our main Crewkerne site is fully equipped with modern ultrasound, endoscopy, digital and dental x-ray, ECG, multi-parameter monitoring, tonometry, and comprehensive in-house lab facilities.
We have separate dog and cat waiting areas and wards, with one practice holding a Silver ISFM award, and a visiting orthopaedic specialist providing opportunities to develop surgical skills.
Working Hours
This is a full-time position, working four days per week from 8:30am–6:30pm, with a 30-minute lunch break. The role also includes one Saturday morning in three, working 8:30am–1:00pm.
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
Wellbeing
Development
Professional Memberships
Colleague Benefits
Kingfisher Veterinary Practice, Crewkerne
Tower Hill Road, Crewkerne, TA18 8EQ, United Kingdom
Animals treated
Dogs, cats & small pets
Exotic Friendly
Rabbit Friendly
Chicken Friendly
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 Bethany Baker from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.