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Orchard Vets is a well-established veterinary practice located in the heart of Romsey. With a reputation for excellence and a commitment to providing high-quality care, we've been serving our community and their beloved pets for 35 years.

With opportunities for growth and development, a supportive work environment, and a chance to strike the right work-life balance, this is a perfect opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse looking for a fulfilling and rewarding career.

Experienced veterinary nurses seeking the next step in their career will find opportunities for advancement and additional responsibilities at our practice. These may include leadership roles, mentoring opportunities, and the chance to drive clinical innovation.

This position is full time, working 40 hours a week.

The role provides a mixture of consulting and operating with an interesting and varied caseload. In our practice, we encourage clinical freedom and case continuity and invite you to develop your own clinical interests and career advancement with the support of our team.As a team, we have undertaken many quality improvement initiatives such as reducing antibiotic usage and in-house ear cytology and are always seeking our next project!

We have various in-house equipment to aid you including dental radiography, laparoscopy, endoscopy, K-Laser, Vetscan Imagyst and cryotherapy. We have a local IVC referral centre to offer support for more complex cases.

Our dedicated Director of Practice, Lead Vet and supportive colleagues will ensure that you have all the resources and support you need to excel in your career. You will be joining our experienced team of 7 Veterinary Surgeons, 7 RVNs, 2 SVNs, 1 ACA and 4 support staff. The opportunity for CPD and further learning is important to us, therefore we actively encourage and support this. One of our vets is currently undertaking a soft tissue surgery certificate, another ophthalmology along with active interests in surgery and internal medicine within the team.

We can offer flexible rota patterns within our opening times of 8:00am and 7:00pm Monday to Friday, with Saturday mornings on a 1 in 5 rotation. There is no on-call as our OOH is covered by VetsNow.We know that everyone has demands and priorities outside of their career and we want to make it 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 and would welcome both full and part time applicants.

Romsey boasts a rich tapestry of history, with its stunning medieval architecture, quaint streets, and lush green spaces. Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Test Valley, this thriving market town provides the perfect backdrop for both work and leisure. You'll have easy access to nearby cities such as Bournemouth and Southampton, and don’t forget the opportunity to explore the rest of the South Coast. With easy access to amenities, excellent schools, and a welcoming community, Romsey offers the perfect balance between career satisfaction and quality of life.

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
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Your birthday as a paid day off
• 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 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

Orchard Veterinary Surgery, 121a The Hundred, Romsey, SO51 8BZ, 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.

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.