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Registered Veterinary Nurse - First Opinion Procedure

Pride Veterinary Referral Centre - Derby, Derby, East Midlands

Discipline: General

Full Time

Salary up to £28,900 DOE

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Are you a Registered Veterinary Nurse looking for an exciting opportunity? Pride Veterinary Referrals at Scarsdale Vets, part of IVC Evidensia, is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Nurse to join our dynamic nursing team on a permanent, full-time basis covering a 38hr, 4-day working week. With an interest in developing your clinical nursing skills, you'll have the chance to work in a state-of-the-art hospital and be part of a supportive and experienced team.


Unparalleled clinical development opportunities


If you thrive on a variety of nursing duties, this role is perfect for you. You'll work within primary care theatre and prep departments, taking care of our first opinion patients. There will be some work within our wards department when carrying out weekends, twilights and bank holiday shifts.

But that's not all! We believe in investing in our team members' growth and development. You'll have the incredible opportunity to expand your skills and knowledge with the guidance and support of our highly trained, Specialist-led team. We're committed to your professional growth and offer outstanding training and development opportunities. Whether you aspire to pursue further qualifications, such as certificates or diplomas, or simply want to enhance your expertise in diagnostic imaging and other aspects of veterinary nursing, we'll be right there by your side.

Join our dynamic and forward-thinking team, where your passion for nursing and diagnostic imaging will be nurtured and celebrated. If you want to make a difference in the lives of our patients and be part of a hospital that values your dedication and enthusiasm, apply now and embark on an exciting career journey with us!


Work with cutting-edge facilities


Pride Veterinary Referrals is equipped with cutting-edge facilities and advanced diagnostic tools, ensuring that our patients receive the highest level of care. With 13 consultation rooms, 7 hospital wards, 5 theatres (expanding this year), a comprehensive imaging suite (CT, MRI & digital X-ray), 3 ultrasound rooms, an endoscopy suite, a hydrotherapy pool and treadmills, and dedicated chemo & radio-iodine treatment rooms, our facilities provide an exceptional care environment.

Our large and experienced team ensures access to leading-edge specialist knowledge, offering you an advanced and varied caseload that promotes the development of your clinical skills. While we prioritise clinical excellence and gold-standard patient care, we maintain a friendly and supportive culture within the team.


Applicant requirements 


To succeed in this role, you must be a qualified RVN, ideally with at least 1 year of post-graduate experience, as some aspects of the role involve independent work. Whilst any experience in advanced diagnostic imaging of referral work is advantageous, we provide comprehensive training to support your success. Any additional qualifications, such as certificates, are advantageous, and you should be able to demonstrate clinical competence in standard nursing protocols.


Working pattern


The hours for this role are an average of 38 hours per week spread over 4 working days during the week and 1:6 weekends. Shift times vary including occasional twilight shifts which works out to one Friday every 10 weeks. Twilight shifts are 3pm-12am followed by being on-call for the rest of the night, supplemented as additional pay if called out. Our whole nursing team participates in a bank holiday on-call rota, which equates to 1-2 bank holidays per year with time off in lieu. 


Because our employees matter


At IVC Evidensia, we understand the value of our people, which is why we invest in their growth and well-being. In addition to a competitive salary up to £28,927 per annum, you will benefit from:

Work-life Balance


  • 4-day working week
  • 6.6 weeks of annual leave
  • Your birthday as a paid day off
  • Relocation allowance

  • Wellbeing


  • Enhanced family-friendly policies
  • Private medical insurance
  • Cycle-to-work scheme
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Non-accidental injury support

  • Development


  • £550 CPD allowance
  • 3 days paid CPD leave
  • Support for certificates, diplomas and VTS
  • Access to the IVC Evidensia Academy for learning and development
  • Vetlexicon online encyclopaedia
  • Research funding opportunities
  • Infection prevention and control programmes

  • Professional Memberships


  • VDS cover
  • RCVS fees

  • Additional


  • Access to our Pawsome Benefits reward gateway offering discounts and cashback with hundreds of retailers
  • A 5% employee/3% employer pension scheme
  • Discounted staff pet care at IVC Evidensia practices

  • As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, 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.
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    Pride Veterinary Referral Centre - Derby

    Riverside Road, Pride Park, Derby, DE24 8HX, United Kingdom

    Animals treated

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    Any questions before applying?

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

    Lead Talent Partner

    Helen Paddison

    helen.paddison@ivcevidensia.com