Registered Veterinary Nurse- Maternity Cover
Market Veterinary Centre, Barnstaple
Salary up to £28,500 FTE depending on experience
Here at Market Veterinary Centre, we are looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to cover maternity leave. The day-to-day duties of our Registered Veterinary Nurses range from inpatient care, theatre to nurse consults. We encourage our Nurses to utilise their skills including in Schedule 3 procedures. The role will require you to work across both our sites (Barnstaple and South Molton) although you will be mainly based at Barnstaple.

Rota patterns that work for you
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.

Ideally, we are looking for someone to work 21 hours over 3 days per week. The shifts range from 8:00am- 6:15pm with 1 in 7 Saturdays on call on a rota basis. 10:00pm inpatient checks are also on a rota basis which is currently 3 checks in 7 weeks.

Want to know more about us?

We are a friendly two site mixed practice located in North Devon a short drive from Exmoor and the beautiful North Devon beaches. We have modern facilities and have a range of interests among staff from exotics to orthopaedics. Our Nurses are encouraged to pursue their interests and we have several nurses with certificates. The practice is equipped with an internal laboratory for diagnostics, digital x-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, bronchoscopy, dental radiography, therapeutic laser therapy (nurse led clinics) and multiparameter monitors in theatre.

Come and join our team!

Across the two sites we have full and part time staff. These include 14 Vets, 13 Nurses, 4 Student Nurses and 12 members of the admin team. We have Vets with certificates in surgery and exotics, and Nurses with certificates in feline nursing, exotics, and anaesthesia. We also have a nurse completing a degree in physiotherapy. We would encourage any individuals interests that align with the practice’s goals. We also work closely with local charities including a local branch of Cats Protection.

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 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 

• £550 CPD allowance with 22.5 hours 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 apply, please email your CV to Nicola at nicola.grant@ivcevidensia.com or call 07977242410 for more information. Reference BH11474.