Penmellyn Veterinary Group is a busy group of practices spread across West Cornwall with a varied caseload and multiple certificate holders. The successful candidate will be working as part of an experienced and knowledgeable team.
Looking for a new opportunity?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our fantastic team. This role will be full time, 40 hours per week. Our successful candidate must be able to work well within a variety of teams and also be confident working as a sole nurse. The candidate must be hard-working, flexible and enthusiastic and enjoy a variety of tasks from nurse clinics to anaesthesia and everything in between. As this role will cover multiple sites, applicants must have access to their own vehicle and a full driving license is required. Mileage can be claimed, the terms regarding this can be discussed at interview.
Join our fantastic team
We are a thriving practice with an outstanding reputation in our local community, and we take great pride in delivering exceptional patient care.
We are looking to expand our wonderful team, where you will receive full support from our dedicated Vets, Nurses, and Leadership team. Penmellyn Vets, located in Mid Cornwall, has a main hospital in St Columb, along with five branch surgeries in Pool, Newquay, Bodmin, St Austell, and St Merryn. This position will involve working across all of our branches as well as at the main hospital in St Columb, where our out-of-hours service is based.
Rota
The role will involve a variety of shifts, including a mix of branch and hospital work. You will also be expected to participate in 1:4 weekend duties.
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 pro rataIncreasing holiday allowance based on length of serviceYour birthday as a paid day off
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 Certificate 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 cover
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