Head Veterinary Nurse - Braintree, Essex, United Kingdom - VC Evidensia UK

VC Evidensia UK Braintree, Essex, United Kingdom

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Salary up to £35,000 depending on experience

Posted on 04/04/2024

Head Veterinary Nurse
Apollo Vets, Essex
Salary up to £35,000 depending on experience plus a relocation allowance up to £1,000

Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you enjoy leading a team? Look no further, Apollo Vets are looking for a talented and enthusiastic Head Veterinary Nurse to join our dedicated local team who would be covering our three sites on a rota basis. We are looking for someone to help oversee the team and always looking to improve clinical standards, you will look for ongoing CPD options for yourself and the team, set up protocols and standard operating procedures and always keeping up to date with best practice and new ideas and opportunities.

You will need to be a Registered Veterinary Nurse and ideally have prior experience in this role, but not essential as full training and support will be given to the right candidate wishing to push their career to new heights. We will consider part time, although we would ideally need the candidate to be in practice a minimum of 4 days a week.

Your main place of work will be at our main site in Black Notley, but you will be expected to work at our Dunmow and Maldon sites occasionally. We have a range of equipment across our three sites including Dental radiography, ultrasound, radiography, ventilator, multiparameter and much more.

Fix or Flex – Find your perfect balance

Here at Apollo, we are committed to ensuring a healthy work-life balance for each member of our team. We offer flexible rota patterns and working hours to accommodate your personal needs and priorities. Whether you prefer fixed or flexible work patterns, we are committed to finding the right solution for you. Typically, a full-time rota involves working 40 hours per week with shifts between 8am – 7pm on weekdays, and 8am – 1pm on 1 in 5 Saturdays, however if you are looking for part time or flexible hours please get in touch. And what's more there is no out-of-hours requirement for this role.

Meet like-minded professionals

We are a close-knit community 3-branch group, with our main branch only 3 miles from Braintree, with easy access links to London. All our branches are well equipped, with x-ray and blood equipment.

Our clinical team is led by two dedicated veterinary surgeons, one of whom is currently working toward a certificate in dermatology. You will be joining a fabulous team of 5 experienced, dedicated nurses and a strong support team of SVNs, VCA and receptionists as well as a Practice Director who is an RVN too. If you are a dynamic and friendly RVN looking for your next step up in a great location, we want to hear from you.

Our people are our greatest asset

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Without their dedication, skill, innovation and team collaboration we simply couldn't fulfil our purpose of healthy animals and happy owners. Investing in our people is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from –

Work-life balance

6 weeks annual leave
Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
Your birthday as a paid day off
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 3 days paid 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

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.

To be part of our exceptional team or discuss any of our clinical vacancies please contact Taylor Findlay, Talent Partner for a confidential chat on /

Speak to Taylor Findlay from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.

45 Witham Road, Black Notley, Braintree, CM77 8LQ, Essex, United Kingdom