Posted on 05/10/2023

Registered Veterinary Nurse

Avon Lodge, Salisbury

Salary up to GBP29,000 depending on experience plus benefits

Find fulfilment

Here at Avon Lodge Veterinary Group, we are looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team. The day-to-day duties will include assisting Vets with their work in theatre including admits, discharges and with inpatients.

The rota includes working 5 days per week, with a varied shift pattern. There will be 1 in 4 Saturday morning shifts. There are no out of hours or sole working.

Join a welcoming and supportive team

We are a three-branch practice situated in Salisbury, Amesbury and Wilton. Our main hospital and surgery suite are based in the Cathedral city of Salisbury with equipment including Ultrasound, X Ray, Cryopen, K Laser and Tonopen. Routine day surgery is also provided once a week in Amesbury, consults are carried out in all three branches. We are a long-standing practice serving the community of Salisbury and the surrounding areas. The market town of Salisbury is close by to the historic tourist attraction Stonehenge and is situated approximately 1 hour from the nearest beach, it also benefits from a railway station.

We have a team of 8 Veterinary Surgeons, 5 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 2 Student Nurses and 10 Reception staff. We also have a certificate holder in Small Animal Medicine and a specialist in Dermatology.

What we need from you

We require a Registered Veterinary Nurse who is efficient and proactive, with the ability to guide and help build the team. We also require a driver for this position to assist with the collection of in-patients from our practices and VetsNow.

Your work/life balance is our priority

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

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

GBP500 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.

If this position is of interest to you then please get in touch.

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Any questions before applying?

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

Nicola Grant

Talent Partner

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