Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal - #151666

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Date: 21 hours ago
City: Abertillery
Contract type: Full time
We are looking for an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly and supportive team at our Abertillery branch.

About The Role

This is a varied role covering all aspects of veterinary nursing, including inpatient care, nurse consultations, patient monitoring, anaesthesia, radiography, and assisting with dental procedures. It's a great opportunity to be part of a practice where your skills will be fully utilised and developed.

This is a full-time position, working 40 hours across 4 days per week, with one weekday off. The standard working hours are 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM, including a 1-hour unpaid lunch break. The role also includes participation in a 1:4 Saturday rota, working from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

About Us

Our practice is based in Abertillery, set in a stunning rural location with easy access to both the Brecon Beacons and Cardiff - offering the best of both countryside and city life.

We're a long-established practice with a small but exceptional team and a wonderfully loyal client base. Our clinic is well-equipped with excellent facilities, including three consult rooms, a fully equipped theatre, digital X-ray, ultrasound, and capnography.

What truly sets us apart is our amazing team. We're a close-knit group made up of 2 vets, 3 dedicated veterinary nurses, and 2 friendly receptionists. We work closely together to deliver the highest standard of care and a warm, personal service to every client and patient.

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
  • Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

Wellbeing

  • 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

Colleague Benefits

  • 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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