Nurse Assistant jobs in United Kingdom

Park View Veterinary Hospital are seeking a dedicated RVN to join their team on a part-time basis.

As a Registered Veterinary Nurse at our practice, your key responsibilities will include running nurse clinics, providing compassionate inpatient care, assisting with surgical procedures, monitoring anaesthesia, performing diagnostic imaging, and supporting the vets with medical and surgical cases. You’ll also be involved in lab work, client communication and education, maintaining clinical standards, and ensuring the smooth daily operation of the practice.

Park View Veterinary Hospital is an accredited Small Animal Veterinary Hospital and boasts a team of 5.5 experienced vets, including specialists with medical and surgical certificates, supported by 9 dedicated RVNs and 7 receptionists who provide fantastic support. We are based in the beautiful university city of Lincoln with good transport connections to London, a vibrant nightlife, beautiful outdoors, being close to the coastand having excellent schools pluslow cost of living makes Lincoln anideal area if you are considering relocation and to maintain a good work life balance.

• Dedicated dog, cat and exotic wards, two theatres and an on-site laboratory.
• Digital X-ray suite, Bucky table and grid.
• Dedicated dental theatre, dental radiography.
• Mylab ultrasound with abdominal and a cardiac probe,
• Laparoscopic equipment, endoscope and bronchoscope.
• A range of orthopaedic kit, electrocautery and cryotherapy.

We believe in fostering a supportive, enjoyable working environment:

• Monthly team and practice meetings to encourage communication and growth
• Regular “lunch & learn” sessions for ongoing education
• Nespresso machine always on and fresh fruit delivered every Monday
• Cake Fridays to keep the team spirit sweet!

This is a part-time position of 15 hours per week, worked over two 7.5-hour days. The role also includes working two Saturday mornings in every nine, on a rotating basis. You'll be part of a supportive nursing team working across a mixed rota, and may occasionally be required to provide cover at our branch practice in Witham St Hughs. The role may also involve occasional sole charge responsibilities.

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 –

• 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
• 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

• £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid 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

• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

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

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.

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.