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Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal - FTC

Newport

Posted 12/09/2024

Up to £29,000 per annum

Top Reasons to Apply
  1. We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join us at Field Vets on a fixed term contract (maternity cover) for up to 12 months.
  2. You will oversee general registered veterinary nurse duties, including caring for inpatients, monitoring anaesthesia, assisting vets and nurse clinics.
  3. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from 6.6 Weeks annual leave.
Job Description

Location: Fields Vets, Newport, Newport, Wales

The Role:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join us at Field Vets on a fixed term contract (maternity cover) for up to 12 months. You will oversee general registered veterinary nurse duties, including caring for inpatients, monitoring anaesthesia, assisting vets and nurse clinics.

Rota Patterns That Work For You:

This is a full time position, working 40 hours per week across 4/4.5 days generally working 9-hour shifts, with 1:4 Saturday mornings, carrying out surgery (8 am-1 pm). Shifts are on a four-week rolling rota (2 weeks 4 days and 2 weeks 4.5 days) No out of hours. 

About Us:

Fields Vets is a busy, friendly first-opinion practice located in central Newport. We handle a diverse and interesting caseload and are committed to providing exceptional care. Our practice is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including laparoscopic equipment, dental radiography, and ultrasound.

Our Team:

Our friendly team is made up of 6 vets and supported by 6 nurses and 3 receptionists, supported by an experienced clinical director and practice manager who is also a registered veterinary nurse. We have one internal medicine certificate holder interested in ultrasonography and dermatology, and one of our nurses holds an anaesthesia certificate and we have a surgery certificate trainee. We also benefit from a visiting referral cardiologist. We strongly support and encourage personal development. We offer funding for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and certificates, along with all IVC benefits.

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  
  • Additional annual leave for your birthday which will be added to your holiday allowance 

Wellbeing:

  • Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
  • Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay  
  • Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing

Development:

  • Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy

Colleague Benefits:

  • Company pension scheme  
  • Healthcare Cash Plan
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you
  • Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
  • 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.

IVC Evidensia
Company Information

IVC Evidensia is a leading veterinary services provider with a network of more than 1,300 clinics and hospitals and approximately 16,000 employees across 12 countries in Europe.
Core to our mission are clinical independence, international cooperation, and continuous education to develop our people and their careers.
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.
As a company, we know that our most important asset is our people. That's why we pride ourselves on making IVC Evidensia a fun and rewarding place to work.
We believe the best veterinary practices are those led by local teams, which is why we are pioneers in developing our people, investing in continuous professional development through education, defining best clinical standards and our celebrated Graduate Academies.

Key Facts
  • Head Office:

    IVC Evidensia UK
    The Chocolate Factory
    Keynsham
    Bristol
    BS31 2AU

  • Nearest Train Station:

    Keynsham Train Station 0.6 miles / 12mins walk

  • Nearest Bus Stop:

    Wellsway, Park Road Bus Stop 0.2 miles / 5mins walk

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