Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

VC Evidensia UK; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job description

Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Are you a skilled and compassionate Registered Veterinary Nurse seeking a fulfilling career opportunity? Join our team at Wellpets Vets in Cwmbran, where you'll engage in a diverse range of responsibilities. Due to growth, we are excited to invite a dedicated RVN to join our team on a part-time basis, working 30 hours a week.

Who we are looking for

The ideal candidate for this position will be a Registered Veterinary Nurse with excellent all-round nursing skills and a strong passion for animal care. You should possess a willingness to learn and continuously develop your skills, contributing positively to the practice's growth. As an enthusiastic and pro-active team member, you'll seamlessly integrate into our team, supporting your colleagues and fostering a collaborative environment. Strong organisational and communication skills are essential, enabling you to manage tasks efficiently while effectively interacting with both the team and clients. If you're dedicated, adaptable, and ready to make a difference, we'd love to have you on board!

The rota

The role involves working three 10-hour shifts per week, with a 1:4 Saturday rota.

About the Team and Culture

Wellpets Veterinary Practice is a dedicated, RCVS Accredited small animal practice located in Fairwater, Cwmbran. We take great pride in delivering exceptional care to both our patients and their owners, ensuring that every visit is met with compassion and professionalism. As a close-knit, supportive team, we foster a fun and collaborative working environment where each team member is valued and encouraged to grow. Our commitment to excellent patient care, along with our strong relationships with clients, allows us to create a positive experience for everyone who walks through our doors.

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 holiday entitlement for your birthday
• 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 Benefits

• Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
• Pension 5% Employee/3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care

At IVC Evidensia, we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, and 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.

Wellpets Vets, Cwmbran

Fairwater Square, Cwmbran, NP44 4TA, United Kingdom

Any questions before applying?

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