Registered Veterinary Nurse

Kernow Vet Group; Cwmbrân; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Kernow Vet Group is seeking a passionate Registered Veterinary Nurse for their Wellpets Veterinary Practice in Cwmbran. The candidate will demonstrate strong nursing skills, a desire to learn, and a commitment to providing excellent patient care. The position offers a supportive team environment with a focus on professional development, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package including 6.6 weeks of annual leave, CPD allowance, and enhanced family-friendly policies.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Additional holiday for birthday

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted Gym Membership

Pawsome Benefits - discounts with retailers

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse with excellent nursing skills.
• Strong passion for animal care and a willingness to learn.
• Ability to support colleagues in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional care to patients and their owners.
• Manage tasks efficiently while interacting effectively with clients.
• Foster a fun and collaborative working environment.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Adaptability

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse Qualification

Job description

Are you a passionate and caring Registered Veterinary Nurse looking for a new opportunity in a thriving practice?

Here at Wellpets Veterinary Practice in Cwmbran, we are seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our fantastic team!

Who we are looking for

The ideal candidate for this position will be a Registered Veterinary Nurse with excellent all-round nursing skills and a strong passion for animal care. You should possess a willingness to learn and continuously develop your skills, contributing positively to the practice's growth. As an enthusiastic and pro-active team member, you'll seamlessly integrate into our team, supporting your colleagues and fostering a collaborative environment. Strong organisational and communication skills are essential, enabling you to manage tasks efficiently while effectively interacting with both the team and clients. If you're dedicated, adaptable, and ready to make a difference, we'd love to have you on board!

About the rota

This position involves working 40 hours per week with 3 shifts available from 8:00am - 19:00pm, 08:00am - 17:50pm and 1 in 4 Saturday mornings from 08:30am - 13:00pm. There are no out of hours involved.

Our team and culture

Wellpets Veterinary Practice is a dedicated, RCVS Accredited small animal practice located in Fairwater, Cwmbran. We take great pride in delivering exceptional care to both our patients and their owners, ensuring that every visit is met with compassion and professionalism.

As a close-knit, supportive team, we foster a fun and collaborative working environment where each team member is valued and encouraged to grow. Our commitment to excellent patient care, along with our strong relationships with clients, allows us to create a positive experience for everyone who walks through our doors.

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
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
• 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

Development

• £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

Professional Memberships

• 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

Wellpets Vets, Cwmbran

Fairwater Square, Cwmbran, Cwmbran, NP44 4TA, 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 Lovell Varcoe from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.