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6.6 weeks annual leave Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service Your birthday as a paid day off
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
£550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid 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
VDS cover RCVS fees
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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Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal FTC
Usk Veterinary Centre, Wales
Discipline: Small Animal
Full Time
Up to £35,000 DOE
About the role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and qualified Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly team at Usk Vets on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic and rewarding role. The position is full-time, with a 40-hour workweek, on a rota basis. 4 x shifts from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with shared Saturday morning shifts from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Why join us?
We are a two-site, small animal practice in the heart of Monmouthshire and our branch surgery is within a ten-minute drive away. Our practice is set a stone's throw away from Monmouthshire River which our staff and their dogs enjoy at lunchtime. We are a five-minute walking distance into Usk Town and situated within the Brecon Beacons. The area offers an abundance for you to do in your downtime away from work. Cardiff and Bristol are both within a 45-minute drive.
We have our laboratory for in-house use, DR X-ray machine with SignalPet Use, dental x-ray and separate dental theatre along with our prep rooms and main theatre, ultrasound machine, endoscopy and walk-in kennels.
As part of a supportive and dynamic team of 9 reception staff, 1 Practice Manager, 7 Vets, and 9 Nurses, you’ll play an integral role in delivering the high level of care and service our practice is known for.
What we are looking for
We’re looking for a qualified and enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse with at least 1 year of experience in a similar role. The ideal candidate will be passionate about providing excellent care to both patients and clients, with a strong ability to work collaboratively within a team. A commitment to maintaining high standards of care and a willingness to take on a variety of responsibilities are essential.
What we offer
If you’re looking for a role where you can thrive in a supportive practice, enjoy a varied workload, and achieve a healthy work-life balance, we’d love to hear from you.
Because our employee’s 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
Wellbeing
Development
Professional Memberships
Additional
Usk Veterinary Centre
Usk Veterinary Centre, Porth-y-Carne Street, NP15 1RZ, United Kingdom
Animals treated
Dogs, cats & small pets
At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
Any questions before applying?
Speak to Elliott Burgin from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.