Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Kernow Vet Group; Skipton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Skipton is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their friendly team. Responsibilities include providing nursing care, assisting in surgeries, and participating in clinics. The role offers a rotating shift pattern, 6.6 weeks annual leave, CPD allowance, and private medical insurance. They believe in investing in their team and maintaining a supportive workplace. Ideal candidates will have a Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification and a passion for animal care.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private medical insurance

CPD allowance

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification is required.
• Experience in in-patient care and clinics.
• Ability to assist during surgical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for animals before, during, and after surgery.
• Take part in clinics.
• Work on a rotating shift pattern.

Skills

Veterinary nursing

Patient care

Surgical assistance

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification

Tools

In-house laboratory

Digital X-ray

Job description

Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

We are currently looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly team in Skipton, North Yorkshire. You will be involved in all aspects of nursing care including clinics and in-patient care before, during and after surgery.

Working Hours

Working hours are on a rotating shift pattern between 7:30am and 8:30pm, based on a four-day working week with 10-hour shifts. Weekend work is on a 1 in 6 rota, with Saturday and Sunday shifts from 8:00am to 8:00pm.

About Us

Our practice is modern and well equipped, featuring an in-house laboratory, ECG, digital X-ray, rigid and flexible endoscopy, and ultrasound with colour flow Doppler. With several multidisciplinary certificate holders on the team, the caseload is varied and interesting, including referral work in orthopaedics, cardiology and soft tissue surgery.

Located in the market town of Skipton, in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, we are proud to have been supporting the local community and their pets for over 80 years. Combining a traditional ethos of care with progressive modern medicine.

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
• Your birthday as a paid day off
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
• Non-accidental injury support

Development

• £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid pro rata
• 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
• All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Additional

• Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
• Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care

Kingsway Vet Group, Skipton

73 Otley Road, Skipton, BD23 1HJ, United Kingdom

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