Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

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

Job summary

A veterinary practice in South Wales is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their team. This exciting role involves managing emergency cases, providing inpatient care, and assisting with surgical procedures. With a strong commitment to employee wellbeing and development, the practice offers a competitive salary, generous leave, and continuing professional development opportunities. Candidates passionate about animal care are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted gym membership

Pension plan

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• Must be passionate about animal care.
• Experience in a veterinary practice is advantageous.
• Willingness to work varied hours.

Responsibilities

• Deal with emergency cases and surgical caseload.
• Provide inpatient care to animals.
• Assist vets and support animal clients.

Skills

Emergency case management

Inpatient care

Surgical assistance

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification

Job description

Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

We have an excellent opportunity for a registered veterinary nurse to join our practice. This is an exciting and varied role where you will deal with many emergency cases, surgical caseload and inpatient care.

The shift pattern is 40 hours per week over 4 days, between 8:30 am to 7:00 pm, with 1:4 Saturdays 9 am – 2 pm

Why join South Wales Vets?

We are a 3-branch small animal practice, located in the beautiful area of Blackwood. We are equipped with excellent facilities including a digital xray, ultrasound, capnography and in house laboratory. The best part about our practice is our team! We have 2 vets who are assisted by 4 registered veterinary nurses and 2 receptionists. If you are a nurse with a passion for helping animals and their clients, then this role is perfect for you!

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
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• 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

Unit B Highfields Way, Blackwood, Blackwood, NP12 1SL, 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.