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Registered Veteriary Nurse - Small Animal

Island Veterinary Associates, Stafford, Stafford, West Midlands

Discipline: Small Animal

Full Time, Part Time, Flexible

Up to £33,000 DOE

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Island Veterinary Centre, Stafford are looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their team. The role will include nursing, theatre, consultations, mentoring students, basic animal care and cleaning. Day to day duties do depend on the area for example consultations are from 8:00am-11:00am with a half hour gap in-between. Consults will then continue from 3:00pm-6:00pm. They will be in a dispensary in between assisting receptionists as necessary. The theatre will involve pre-op checks, preparing patients for ops, monitoring GA's and taking care of inpatients.

Work life balance that works for you


The typical rota includes working 4 days per week, 10-hour shifts. There will be 1 in 5 Saturdays on a rota basis from 8:30am-4:00pm. There are no out of hours. We know that everyone has demands and priorities outside of their career and we want to make it easy for you to strike the right balance. We welcome applications from those who may be looking for reduced or part time hours, or even a more flexible working pattern.

Join our experienced and collaborative team


Currently we have 6 Veterinary Surgeons, 4 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 5 Student Veterinary Nurses, 1 Animal Care Assistants and 2 Receptionists. Our practice is a small animal practice with new purpose-built premises fully equipped with certificate holders so more complex operations can be performed. Based in central Stafford.

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
  • Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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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    Island Veterinary Associates, Stafford

    115 Wolverhampton Road, Stafford, Stafford, ST17 4AH, United Kingdom

    Animals treated

    Small animals

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    Any questions before applying?

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

    Talent Partner

    Marcus Alphonso

    marcus.alphonso@ivcevidensia.com