Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Kernow Vet Group; Kettering; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Kettering is seeking a dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their team. This role involves various nursing and surgical duties, including inpatient care and anaesthesia monitoring. The practice emphasizes exceptional patient care, teamwork, and offers flexible working hours to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Competitive salary and numerous benefits are included.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

£550 CPD allowance

Discounted gym membership

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification required.
• Experience in a veterinary practice preferred.
• Dedication to exceptional patient care is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of nursing and surgical duties.
• Monitor anaesthesia during surgical procedures.
• Provide inpatient care and nurse consultations.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient care

Initiative

Job description

Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

We are looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join us at Easipetcare, Kettering. Day to day duties include a variety of nursing and surgical duties such as inpatient care, nurse consultations and monitoring anaesthesia. We seek those dedicated to exceptional patient care, teamwork, initiative, service growth, and patient well-being.

Work life balance that works for you

Our flexible approach to rota patterns and working hours truly tips the scale on your work life balance. We know that everyone has demands and priorities outside of their career and we want to make it brilliantly easy for you to strike the right balance. Whether you are looking to fix or flex your work patterns, we can find the right solution for you. Ideally, we are looking for a nurse to cover 40 hours per week over 4 or 5 days, along with Saturday rotation with time off in lieu & bank holiday rota.

Our Exceptional Practice

Our practice in Kettering offers a comprehensive range of veterinary services, including specialized orthopedic care. With a well-established presence and four consultation rooms, we provide dedicated spaces such as a separate cattery, kennel, and isolation wards. Our modern facilities encompass an x-ray and ultrasound room, a spacious theatre, preparation area, and an in-house laboratory for swift diagnostics.

Join Our Friendly Team

At Kettering, you'll collaborate with a team of 5 RVNs, 1 SVN, 1 VCA, 4 vets, and 5 receptionists. Our clinic has a strong client base, and our team is dedicated to top-notch care for pets and clients.

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 (pro rata)
• 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 CPD leave (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 3, Mariners Way, Northfield Avenue, Kettering, NN16 8AR, 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 Connor Parr from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.