Ashfield Veterinary Surgery is looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our well-equipped practice based in Ashfield near Durham. You will be joining a practice with access to a varied and interesting caseload and a range of modern equipment. The salary for the role is up to £30k (pro rata), depending on experience, plus benefits.
We are looking for an experienced and motivated RVN who is confident and can provide our client's pets with the best possible care. This is a role that offers the chance to join a very well-established practice with many loyal clients and varied cases. You will be working with a team of 3 receptionists, 4 vets, 3 RVN's, 2 SVN's, 2 experienced PCA's and a practice manager.
Teamwork is important to us - We discuss cases frequently to ensure we get the best outcome for the patient. We are a very friendly, caring and well-organised practice.
Our RVN's undertake schedule 3, see a varied caseload in nursing clinics and are also regularly on shift doing inpatient care, ensuring that you see all aspects of nursing.
Why join us…
Within the last few years, we moved to the current purpose-built premises which has been a huge success for both clients and staff. On site, we have 3 consultation rooms, 1 nurse/cat room consultation, separate cat and dog waiting areas, in house pharmacy, and state of the art prep room and theatre.
We are based in a beautiful rural county within 6 miles from historic Durham City and approximately 15 minutes on the train from the bright lights of Newcastle upon Tyne.
Stunning countryside is on the doorstep with the Durham dales and Durham coastline both within easy reach.
Salary and Hours:
This is a part-time fixed term contract working 2.5 days for 26hrs, including 1:4 Saturday mornings.
The salary for the role is up to £30k (pro rata) depending on experience, plus benefits.
We also have onsite parking with an electric car charging point.
Our rewards package includes:
Dedicated CPD Allowance and access to a suite of internal courses developed by our in-house learning & development team of Vets and Nurses
Certificates supported and funded
Free Knowledge Hub offering over 260 courses and 235 webinars covering a variety of clinical and non-clinical topics
Wellbeing initiatives including access to over 280 wellbeing champions across our group
Other Health and Wellbeing benefits include the Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work scheme, and discounted Gym Membership
Forward-thinking policies including fertility treatment, Pregnancy Loss, extended sick pay, enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption leave
CVS Save as your earn scheme – purchase discounted shares in the company and benefit from the Group's increase in share price over that time!
Health cash plans, discounted critical illness cover, 8 weeks' pay to support exceptional life events, private medical insurance available after the first month of service at discounted rates
Practice Bonus Scheme
Workplace Pension
Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
RCVS and VDS support
Discounted Treatment for your Pet/s
To find out more please contact our Resourcing Partner David at 07780 436 395 or david.vaughan@cvsvets.com - To apply via our online portal please click ‘Apply Now'
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