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Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal (FTC)

VC Evidensia UK
Birmingham
1 month ago
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We are looking for a friendly and enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse to join on us here at Scott & Lydon Vets, Birmingham on a maternity cover contract. This is a varied role which will include anesthetic monitoring, nursing consultations, reception work, assisting the Vets.

Flexible working options

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. Our standard full-time rota is 40 hours per week over 5 days.

About Us

We are a small animal clinic in the heart of Kingstanding with another friendly practice just 10 minutes away in Great Barr. We have fantastic links to the M5/M6 motorway. Our fantastic team is made up of 5 vets, 5 RVNS, 2 student nurses, and 3 receptionists. Supported by our Clinical Director and Practice Manager working between the two branches. We are equipped with excellent facilities including an in-house lab with biochemistry and haematology, digital x-rays and a decent ultrasound scanner.

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, inclusive of bank holidays
  • Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
  • Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
  • Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing

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
  • Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
  • Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
  • Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
  • Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
  • Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice

Lydon Vet Clinic, Birmingham

828 Kingstanding Road, Birmingham, Birmingham, B44 9RT, 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 Elliott Burgin from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.


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