Ashfield Veterinary Surgery is looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse (Maternity Cover) 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.
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, varied cases, and the chance to be a hero to our client's pets.
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 and we often do team building exercises and arrange nice meals after work.
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 full-time maternity cover role working 4 days a week. The maternity cover is due to last 12 months.
The salary for the role is up to £30k 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'
There are many opportunities and pathways for Nurses within our wider group! If you are looking to progress into leadership or management within a practice or perhaps something remote based, we can support you. We have recently launched “CVS Nursing Career Pathway” with the aim of demonstrating clear career progression for nurses across first opinion, referral and equine practices. You can have lifelong career here, regardless of what your current interest is! Click here to find out more: https://vimeo.com/904977057/532bcae978?share=copy
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