A unique opportunity has arisen to join the team as a Registered Veterinary Nurse working across our Haughley and Cedarwood practices. This role offers the chance to work in well-established, forward-thinking practices with a strong emphasis on teamwork, professional development, and high-quality patient care. Haughley vets is a two site practice with Thurston and Cedarwood vets is a single site practice where you would split your time equally. Haughley vets has recently had a new consult room project where as Thurston vets is due to have a full refurb to be completed this year. Our Cedarwood practice has had their reception, waiting areas and consult rooms all refreshed recently
Our practices are solely small animal, where we strive to keep all cases in house when possible. Cases can be shared between 3 branches with certificate holders specialisms giving you the continuity of seeing a case through and giving you exposure to a wider variety of cases and surgeries.
Our team of committed nurses run there own clinics in health checks, weight checks, post op checks, wellness screens, 2nd vaccinations, and chronic meds injection clinics. Should you be interested in the surgical side we see a variety of cases from routine neutering, dentals, a variety of soft tissues surgeries, orthopaedics, emergencies and many more.
Our Team & Culture
We are a close team of 7 vets, 9 RVNs, 2 SVNs, and 13 support staff including certificate holders in certificate holders in medicine, cardiology, cert AVP, and dentistry alongside a visiting orthopaedic surgeon all committed to providing exceptional care. We foster a supportive and encouraging workplace, where self-development is actively promoted. We also love to give back to the community and proudly support Cats Protection charity work.
What hours will you be working
We offer flexible working patterns that flex with you and your lifestyle. Whether you are looking to flex your rota hours to balance the school holidays, fix to navigate the school runs or just looking to strike that balance between home and work life. We can offer flexibility that actually works for you.
Working full time 40 hours per week this is a FTC for 12 months with a potential to become perm. Salary up to £30,000 DOE.
Our local area
Located in the heart of Suffolk, Stowmarket is a charming market town with a great mix of history and modern amenities. You’ll find a good mix of shops, cafés, restaurants, alongside community events like the popular Stowmarket Carnival. With excellent transport links, including a direct railway connection to London and Norwich, it’s a fantastic location for both work and leisure.
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 holidaysAdditional holiday entitlement for your birthday
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