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Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal
IVC EvidensiaUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 15 Oct 2024
About the role
Wards Vets is looking for a passionate Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our wonderful team!
Discover Your Future with Wards Vets
In this role, you'll have a wide range of responsibilities, including nursing in-patients, assisting with surgical and diagnostic procedures, conducting nurse consults, and the chance to help with Schedule 3 procedures.
Why Join Wards Vets?
Wards Vets is an RCVS-accredited small animal practice situated in Elgin, Moray, surrounded by stunning beaches, mountains, and picturesque dog-walking areas. As a Veterinary Nurse Training Practice for many years, we are proud to offer high-quality care to a wide range of companion animals, including cats, dogs, rabbits, and other small furries.
Our clinic is equipped with modern facilities, such as X-ray, ultrasound, dental X-ray, and in-house lab equipment, ensuring we can provide the best care possible. Additionally, we are a Gold Standard ISFM Cat Friendly practice, prioritising feline-friendly services.
Work alongside a Committed Team
At Wards, we value each team member and believe in fostering a family-like environment with a strong sense of camaraderie. We encourage professional development and actively support your areas of interest. Our leadership team, consisting of the Clinical Director and Head Nurse, is committed to guiding our clinical team, which includes 6 Veterinary Surgeons, 6 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 1 SVN, 1 Veterinary Care Assistant, 3 Receptionists, and a Practice Manager.
Working Hours
This is a full-time position, working 40 hours per week Monday to Friday, with occasional Saturdays. We also participate in a shared out-of-hours rota with other practices.
Because our employee’s 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*6.8 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays*Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
Wellbeing* 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
Development* £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
Professional Memberships* VDS cover* RCVS fees
Additional* 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.*Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice
Discover Your Future with Wards Vets
In this role, you'll have a wide range of responsibilities, including nursing in-patients, assisting with surgical and diagnostic procedures, conducting nurse consults, and the chance to help with Schedule 3 procedures.
Why Join Wards Vets?
Wards Vets is an RCVS-accredited small animal practice situated in Elgin, Moray, surrounded by stunning beaches, mountains, and picturesque dog-walking areas. As a Veterinary Nurse Training Practice for many years, we are proud to offer high-quality care to a wide range of companion animals, including cats, dogs, rabbits, and other small furries.
Our clinic is equipped with modern facilities, such as X-ray, ultrasound, dental X-ray, and in-house lab equipment, ensuring we can provide the best care possible. Additionally, we are a Gold Standard ISFM Cat Friendly practice, prioritising feline-friendly services.
Work alongside a Committed Team
At Wards, we value each team member and believe in fostering a family-like environment with a strong sense of camaraderie. We encourage professional development and actively support your areas of interest. Our leadership team, consisting of the Clinical Director and Head Nurse, is committed to guiding our clinical team, which includes 6 Veterinary Surgeons, 6 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 1 SVN, 1 Veterinary Care Assistant, 3 Receptionists, and a Practice Manager.
Working Hours
This is a full-time position, working 40 hours per week Monday to Friday, with occasional Saturdays. We also participate in a shared out-of-hours rota with other practices.
Because our employee’s 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*6.8 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays*Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
Wellbeing* 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
Development* £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
Professional Memberships* VDS cover* RCVS fees
Additional* 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.*Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice
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