Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Kernow Vet Group; Storrington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a friendly and progressive veterinary team as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in Storrington. In this role, you'll provide high-quality clinical care and maintain excellent client service in a supportive environment. With extensive benefits and a commitment to professional development, this is an opportunity to grow your career in a leading veterinary practice.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Holiday entitlement for your birthday

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted gym membership

Non-accidental injury support

£550 CPD allowance

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• Must be RCVS registered.
• At least one year experience in small animal practice required.
• Motivated and passionate about clinical care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality clinical care to all pets.
• Ensure outstanding client experience and maintain clinic efficiency.
• Work as part of a team with other veterinary staff.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Clinical Care

Outstanding Client Service

Education

RCVS Registration

1 year experience in small animal practice

Job description

Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Looking to work in a friendly, progressive, small animal practice in an area of outstanding natural beauty, then look no further!

Based at the edge of the South Downs National Park on the south coast of England, a short distance from Brighton and yet within easy reach of London, Crossways has an excellent reputation for providing the highest quality personalised care for our clients and their pets.

The role

To be successful in this role, you will be passionate about providing high-quality clinical care to all pets. You will provide an outstanding client experience and help to create and maintain an efficient clinic.

You will be working as part of a team with 8 other RVN's, 1 SVN and 5 Vets.The role includes a blend of surgical, kennels and nurse clinic duties.

Working hours

The full-time shift pattern is 35/37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday between the hours of 08:00 – 18:30 with a share of Saturday mornings only (about 1 in 4) and time given back in lieu. There is no out of hours requirement.

Our shift patterns are flexible and part-time hours will be subject to discussion.

About the team

Our team have varied interests, with some team members undergoing further training by certificates or are already certificate holders.

Facilities include laser, laparoscopy, ultrasound, dental X-ray, Digital X-ray, in-house laboratory equipment and full soft tissue and orthopaedic equipment.

We are adding to our nursing team and are looking for a Full-time or Part-Time Veterinary Nurse to join our fantastic team of nurses and dedicated staff.

What we are looking for

A motivated veterinary nurse with at least one year’s experience in small animal practice, who is RCVS registered and can quickly become a valued member of our friendly team.

Strong communication skills, teamwork, and a passion for delivering excellent clinical care and outstanding client service are essential.

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

Crossways Vets, Storrington

43 School Hill, Storrington, Storrington, RH20 4NA, 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.