Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Here at Oakfield Vet Group, we are looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team.

Your daily routine will offer a diverse and stimulating mix of responsibilities. Your duties will involve monitoring anaesthetics, administrating medicine, taking x-rays, running bloods, nurse consultations along with other general nursing duties plus a little reception work. This variety not only keeps your work engaging and interesting but also provides you with the opportunity to learn and grow in a varied professional environment.

Rota patterns

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. The rota is for 38:33 hours per week over 5 days, Saturdays are covered on a 1:5 rota basis and there is no out of hours.

About Oakfield Vet Group

This position will be based at our Castle Bromwich, situated in an excellent location with easy access to Birmingham and the rest of the country. We are a long-standing practice with a loyal client base and a fantastic team. We are constantly looking to improve and have recently refurbished and redecorated the practice to help us deliver an excellent service.

Our practice has purpose-built facilities and modern technology across our branches including digital and dental x-ray, laser, ultrasound including cardiac scanner.

Come and join our friendly and supportive team!

We are a close-knit team of 7 Veterinary Surgeons, Nurses, Veterinary Care Assistants and Receptionists who work together to provide the very best service we can. Our Vets are constantly thriving to improve, and certificates are actively encouraged and funded. We are a supportive team and work together to provide the very best service we can. If you are an organised, friendly and enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse and passionate about providing a high standard of animal care please get in touch.

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
• 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
• 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.