Registered Veterinary Nurse - Luton, United Kingdom - Biscot Mill Vet Centre
Description
Posted on 20/03/2023The Role
Here at Biscot Mill Vet Centre, we are looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team. Our Nurses work closely with our vets and support staff to ensure the best possible care is provided.
All our nurses are well respected and fully supportive so extra training can be given to someone looking to return to nursing, or to someone starting their qualified nursing career.
Our nurses work across all nursing activities including anaesthesia and theatre, diagnostics including radiography and laboratory work, inpatient duties, and nurse consultations; in addition to assisting our Veterinary Surgeons during procedures and consultations.
The hours for this role are full-time so 40 hours per week, working across 4-5 days a week with various shift patterns.
Shifts over a 4 day week would be 9am-7.30pm and shifts over a 5 day week would be 8.30am-5pm or 11am-7.30pm.
We are happy to consider part-time or job share hours and encourage all to apply. Second year veterinary nursing students are also welcome to apply. There is a share of the Saturday morning rota - 1 in am-12.30pm). Our out of hours are covered by Vets Now so we do not work Sundays, Bank Holidays or OOHs
Our people are at the heart of everything that we do, that's why we know that work-life balance is vital in supporting our people to be their best selves.
Our flexible approach to rota patterns and working hours offers a balance that truly flexes with you and your lifestyle no matter what stage you are in your career.
SalaryThe salary for this role is up to £31,000 depending on experience.
About Us
We are a busy small animal town practice, with a progressive attitude that takes pride in the high standards of care that we provide.
Our nursing team, led by our Head Nurse, Emily, is particularly keen on pain management and local anaesthesia techniques and are happy to share this with any future colleagues We have recently invested in dental x-ray and a new dental suite, alongside the usual gadgets such as digital x-ray, ultrasound, tonopen, multiparameter monitoring equipment, blood haematology and biochemistry, bair huggers and blood pressure machines.
Being in Luton we are close to the airport with fast links to London and motorways.
You will be joining a team of 2 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 1 Student Veterinary Nurse and 2 Veterinary Care Assistants.
Our new team member will be supported, and in turn support other members of the team, promoting wellbeing and a positive work environment.
Applicant RequirementsBecause 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
- Worklife balance
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
Certificate support
Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider
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
If this position is of interest to you then please get in touch.
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Any questions before applying?
Michael Middleton
Talent Partner
