Full-Time Registered Veterinary Nurse - Cumbria

A rare opportunity has arisen for an RVN to join our team here at Church Walk Veterinary Centre, a two centre small animal practice based in the small market town of Ulverston, with a busy branch in Barrow in Furness. We pride ourselves on first class clinical and client services. You will be supported by a fantastic team, which includes Head Nurse, Lead Vet and Practice Manager.

The charming, bustling Market Town of Ulverston is famous as the birthplace of Stan Laurel, and is known as the "Festival Town". The town has a cobbled Market Square, many specialist shops and several restaurants and pubs. The stunning Lake District National Park is only a 20 minute drive away, with unlimited options for hiking, cycling, climbing etc making this a haven for outdoor enthusiasts! Junction 36 of the M6 can be reached within 30 minutes, giving easy access to visit Scotland and other parts of England.

We are looking for a passionate individual to join our team, who pride ourselves on clinical excellence. This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week, over 4 days, plus a share of the on-call and weekend rotas.

We are offering an attractive salary, commensurate with experience, plus the following Benefits package:

Professional memberships funded (RCVS & VDS)

CPD and further studies encouraged - Your learning and clinical growth is important to us!

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (plus 1 additional long service day every year, up to 5 years), as well as the opportunity to buy or sell up to 2 weeks holiday per year

Workplace pension scheme

Health Shield cash plan

Voluntary Private Medical insurance scheme

CVS Refresh - one of our health and wellbeing rewards. Our teams receive a weekly allowance to spend on tasty treats or fitness classes!

Mental Health first aiders - our people are at the heart of what we do, and your health & wellbeing matters!

Maternity/Adoption Pay - 10 weeks full pay and 10 weeks half pay

Paternity Pay and Shared Parental Leave

Fertility & pregnancy loss policy

Cycle to work scheme, saving 25-39% on a bike and accessories!

Discounted pet treatments and products

Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 365 days a year helpline to support you and your immediate family when you need it the most

Discounted UK gym membership with Gym Flex

In practice Performance Bonus scheme

Save as you Earn Scheme (SAYE) - allows you to buy CVS shares at a discounted rate

Internal career progression and transfers available - with a network of over 500 practices, we can support you should you need to relocate

Recommend a Friend - once you join us, any friends you refer to our recruitment team and we hire, you can receive up to GBP3000 for each Nurse referral and up to GBP5000 for each Vet referral

To arrange a confidential chat about this role, or if you'd like to visit the practice to meet our amazing team for a cuppa and informal chat, contact Laura on . Or, if you feel this is the ideal role for you please click Apply Now, upload your CV and we'll be in touch.