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 leaveAdditional holiday entitlement for your birthday
Wellbeing
Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy payPrivate Medical InsuranceCycle to Work schemeInitiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membershipNon-accidental injury support
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
Additional
Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailersPension 5% Employee/3% EmployerDiscounted staff pet care