Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal
Vet Record Careers
Date: 5 hours ago
City: Whitstable, England
Contract type: Part time
We are looking for an enthusiastic RVN to become part of our expanding and experienced team at Lady Dane Vets. We are a team of 2 vets, 3 nurses, 4 receptionists and a practice manager, also an experienced RVN. We would be happy to consider a newly qualified nurse or a nurse looking to return after a period of leave.
About Us
We have a large, busy purpose built practice in Faversham and a recently refurbished smaller branch in Whitstable, Kent.This role will be working across both sites.
Both practices are progressive and well-equipped with digital radiography, endoscopy, ultrasound, doppler, laboratory, ECG, Tonometry and dental x-ray. We hold regular trainings, clinical meetings and encourage development and progression within our team.
About The Role
Your day will be varied covering duties in theatre, schedule 3, dental & digital radiography, nurse consultations, ultrasound, laboratory work, dispensing, infection control and maintaining a high level of client and patient care for our predominate caseload of dogs and cats.
We encourage your development and have specialised training Academies in the UK for you to enhance your skills and as we are a training practice, there is potential for you to develop as a clinical coach, if you choose.
Working hours/rota
A full time rota would be 4 weekdays from 08:00 to 18:30 however flexible or part-time hours will also be considered in open discussions.
Weekends are 1 in 4 Saturdays from 8am to 4pm with time in lieu and potential to run puppy parties in rotation with the nursing team. No bank holidays or out of hours are required.
Because our people matter
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
About Us
We have a large, busy purpose built practice in Faversham and a recently refurbished smaller branch in Whitstable, Kent.This role will be working across both sites.
Both practices are progressive and well-equipped with digital radiography, endoscopy, ultrasound, doppler, laboratory, ECG, Tonometry and dental x-ray. We hold regular trainings, clinical meetings and encourage development and progression within our team.
About The Role
Your day will be varied covering duties in theatre, schedule 3, dental & digital radiography, nurse consultations, ultrasound, laboratory work, dispensing, infection control and maintaining a high level of client and patient care for our predominate caseload of dogs and cats.
We encourage your development and have specialised training Academies in the UK for you to enhance your skills and as we are a training practice, there is potential for you to develop as a clinical coach, if you choose.
Working hours/rota
A full time rota would be 4 weekdays from 08:00 to 18:30 however flexible or part-time hours will also be considered in open discussions.
Weekends are 1 in 4 Saturdays from 8am to 4pm with time in lieu and potential to run puppy parties in rotation with the nursing team. No bank holidays or out of hours are required.
Because our people matter
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 pro rata
- 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
- £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
- 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
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