Registered Veterinary Nurse

The Role
Kingston Vets have a fantastic opportunity for a registered veterinary nurse to join their team. This job offers a variety of duties, and no 2 days are the same, our team of dedicated nurses are proud of the care we provide.
You will assist in the daily running and all routine operations, running nurse clinics, putting up and dispensing prescriptions, being involved and supporting the learning of the trainee nurses, and most importantly offering the best customer and animal care services to both our clients and pets.
We are happy to offer flexibility in the working hours if required, and this could also be a job share position. The standard hours are 40 hours across 5 days per week. We do not have any out-of-hours, but our nurse team do cover a rota for inpatients if required. Saturday mornings are on a rota basis, and it works out as a 1:4 from 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Salary is up to £31,000 depending on experience.
About Us
The Kingston Veterinary Group has a wide client base of small animal, farm, and equine clients in both Somerset and Dorset. Over the years, the practice has expanded with a small animal surgery in Yeovil and equine branches located in Longburton and Buckhorn Weston. In October 2018 the practice started its daily running under the management of IVC Evidensia. Kingston Vets has always strived for the highest in client and animal care, this move increases the resources available to the practice in order to keep achieving this. We pride our culture on being open and honest, we listen and share ideas and suggestions within the team, we celebrate successes inside and outside of work, and most importantly we are committed to offering development and training to each individual within our team to encourage self-development and future opportunity within the business. We are extremely proud of the people who work for us, we support flexibility and diversity in the workplace, so if you are looking to join a fast-paced team in delivering the best care in the veterinary industry we would love you to come and join us. Our team consists of dedicated and committed Veterinary Surgeons, Registered Nurses, and a strong support team.
About the Team and Culture
We have 10 Veterinary Surgeons, as we are a mixed practice some work between large and small animal caseloads, 5 registered veterinary nurses, 2 Trainee nurses and a support team of 13. Across the sites, we have 2 certificate holders and we specialise in Laparoscopic spays. We hold regular events for team-building purposes and support local charities, events and shows, and we hold regular meetings for the farming community.
Applicant Requirements
A newly qualified or experienced RVN would be suitable for this role.
Because our employees 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 including bank holidays
Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
Your birthday as a paid day off
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 pro rata
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
As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, 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.
If this position is of interest to you then please get in touch.
Please quote BH9491 when you apply.
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