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Registered Veterinary Nurse

On-site in Gwent·Full-time·Added 17 days ago (last checked 12 Oct)

IVC Evidensia

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Overview

Job details

  • Full-time

    Per the ad.

Requirements

  • Work on-site in Gwent

    No relocation package mentioned.

Benefits

  • Cycle to work scheme

    Commuter benefits named in the ad.

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

We're looking for a confident and motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse who enjoys working as part of a team and delivering high standards of care. You'll bring:

* Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS

* Ideally, at least one year of post-qualification experience

* Experience working in clinical practice, with confidence in medical and surgical nursing

* Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues

* Good organisational skills and the ability to manage workload effectively

* A proactive approach to learning, reflection and continuous improvement

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

* 6.6 weeks' annual leave

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

* Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service

* Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay

* Private Medical Insurance

* Employee wellbeing initiatives including Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme

* £550 CPD allowance plus 24 hours paid leave

* RCVS and VDS fees covered

* Pension scheme

* Discounted veterinary care

* Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you, including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts and cashback with hundreds of participating retailers

We're committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.

Whether you're looking to develop your clinical interests or take the next step in your nursing career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.

The role

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK's number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, team-orientated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at South Wales Vets on a full-time, 12-month fixed-term basis.

What you'll do

As a Registered Veterinary Nurse, you will be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering high-quality nursing care to patients while supporting excellent client experiences.

You'll work collaboratively with veterinary surgeons and the wider practice team, taking responsibility for the nursing care of a range of first opinion cases, contributing to clinical standards, and supporting the ongoing development of patient care within the practice.

* Conduct nurse-led consultations and provide client education

* Provide high-quality nursing care, monitor patients, administer medications and support recovery

* Prepare patients for procedures, monitor anaesthesia and provide perioperative and post-operative care

How you'll work

Our practice is within a short drive of the Brecon Beacons, offering plenty of opportunities for walking, exploring and enjoying the countryside, while Cardiff is around 30 minutes away.

* 40 hours per week

* 4 days per week, working 8:30am-7:00pm

* 1 in 4 Saturdays, working 9:00am-2:00pm

* No out-of-hours requirement

* 12-month fixed-term contract

How We'll Support You

At inspiring vet care, we're committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you'll benefit from:

* A varied and rewarding nursing role within a supportive primary care environment

* Experienced: Develop your specific nursing passions through subject-specific learning pathways in our dedicated Nurse Academy

* Clear career development with progression opportunities into Senior Nurse, Referral, leadership roles, clinical supervisor routes, mentoring and certificate pathways

* Ongoing learning and development supported by experienced colleagues and practice teams

* A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community and continuous improvement

About IVC Evidensia

IVC Evidensia is a veterinary care group operating a network of veterinary practices, ranging from small animal and mixed animal clinics to out-of-hours services and specialist referral hospitals.

Its practices employ veterinary surgeons, registered veterinary nurses, animal care assistants and client care teams, and the group runs referral services in areas such as surgery, orthopaedics, internal medicine and oncology, alongside emergency and critical care and rotating internship programmes.

In their own words

About the company & team

South Wales Vets is a three-branch small animal practice with sites in Abertillery, Blackwood and Newport. This role is based at our Abertillery practice, where you'll be part of a supportive team delivering high-quality first opinion care to our patients and clients.

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