Bishops Vets in Hatfield, Herts are looking for a Part-Time Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our welcoming and supportive team working 16.5 hours per week.
The role includes typical general practice duties, including theatre, assisting with procedures, radiography, general nursing care, nurse consults, dispensary, and some admin duties. We are a relatively small practice and like to maintain continuity of care, so the role would suit someone who enjoys getting to know our clients, working together as part of a positive team and enjoying a variety of work each day. We pride ourselves on providing a good work-life balance. Weekends consist of Saturday mornings on a rota basis with time off in lieu and no on-call.
About Us
We are a well-equipped single-site practice with digital X-ray, ultrasound, dental X-ray, in-house blood machines, multiparameter monitor, Bair hugger, separate dog and cat wards and a dedicated nurse consulting room.
We are located in Hatfield, Hertfordshire which has swift mainline train links to London and is conveniently placed for both the A1(M) and the M25. Our ethos is to provide good clinical care to our patients, tailoring it to each patient/client's needs, while also encompassing empathetic care in a friendly working environment.
About the Team and Culture
We have a mixed team of full and part-time clinical and non-clinical staff including vets, RVNs, SVNs a VCA, practice manager and a reception team.
Several of our staff have outside interests in animal charities and volunteer or raise funds for them, such as Street Vet, the RSPCA, Cats Protection and London Colney Hedgehog Rescue. We also participate in the C4 neutering scheme for cats.
Applicant Requirements
We are looking for a qualified nurse and experience is a plus, but new graduates and soon-to-be graduates are also welcome to apply. Being a Training Practice, our existing lovely and experienced nurses are used to providing a supportive work environment to allow newly qualified nurses to grow in confidence and ability, which we believe is vital to developing the fulfilled and content RVNs of our future. We are looking for someone who will be happy to fit into our existing team and work together to deliver on our goals.
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 holidays Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
Wellbeing
Private Medical InsuranceEmployee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helplineEnhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy payInitiatives focused on colleague wellbeing
Development
£550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid CPD leave pro rataCertificate supportLearning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia AcademyAll our Vets & Nurses can apply for research fundingAccess to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia providerInfection Prevention and Control ProgrammeQuality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
VDS coverRCVS fees
Colleague Benefits
Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will contribute 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 pets at an IVC Evidensia practice