Registered Veterinary Nurse required at Crown House Vets, Rochdale
A Veterinary nurse's job is invaluable and more than just a list of tasks, but your general responsibilities will include inpatient care, theatre preparation, running laboratory samples, infection control, radiography, call handling, anaesthetic monitoring, dental work, nurse clinics and more! The role will ideally be a 36.5 hour week worked over 5 days, however, this is negotiable. The practice operates a vaccine clinic every other Saturday morning which means working 1 in (approx) 6 Saturday mornings. There are no OOH or Bank holidays and the surgery closes at 6pm.
Join us in delivering a professional service and enhancing our strong reputation. Crown house vets is placed in an ideal location close to the town centre, and easily accessed by car or public transport. We are well equipped with diagnostics including in-house lab, digital x-ray and ultrasound. Our theatre is kitted out for soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery, and dental work. For several years, we have actively supported a local cat charity, assisting them in preparing their residents for adoption. Our commitment to providing a personal and professional service has earned us a strong reputation in the local area.
Our new addition will be working alongside 2 vets, 2 very experienced RVNs, 1 SVN, 1 VCA, 2 Receptionists and a Practice Director. We actively encourage CPD and certificates if there is interest to pursue them. We pride ourselves on our nurse utilisation - one of our long standing nurses often works alongside the vets in theatre on schedule 3 ops to assist with the case load. We hope to find a RVN, either newly qualified or experienced, to complete our team.
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• £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• 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 For a confidential chat or to discuss this role in more detail, please contact Gavin Gallagher, Talent Partner, on gavin.gallagher@ivcevidensia.com / 07870503802.