Salary: Starting at £27,000 dependent on experience Contract: Full time, Permanent, open to part time Hours: 40 hours per week across 4 days, with 1 in 6 Saturdays
Whether you're a Registered Vet Nurse looking for a new challenge, and more variety, or a new grad seeking your dream position, this opportunity at Seymour Vets could be just what you're after.
A bit about us
Seymour Vets is a first opinion practice located in Totnes, Devon. We're a friendly, close-knit team who enjoy working together and making the most of our nursing skills.
We're proud to be RCVS accredited with Outstanding Awards in both Client Services and Diagnostic Services, as well as a Gold Cat Friendly Clinic (ISFM). We're also working towards becoming an accredited Dog Friendly practice. Our state-of-the-art facilities include a dedicated imaging suite with a CT scanner, and we have strong referral interests in orthopaedics.
Our nursing team includes 8 RVNs (3 training for advanced certificates), 2 SVNs, and 2 PCAs, supported by a dedicated reception team and 6 vets. You'd be joining a team that values collaboration, continuous development, and excellence in patient care, with opportunities for mentoring, advanced training, and involvement in referral cases.
A varied and engaging caseload including ward, theatre, and consulting shifts to keep your days interesting and help you develop a broad skill set
Be involved in Vet Nurse Clinics/Consults, Theatre, and Schedule 3 procedures
Supportive environment for growth, we encourage both experienced RVN and new graduates to apply – you'll find CPD support in gaining certificates and exploring your interests
A dog-friendly workplace – bring your well-behaved canine companion along to work!
Great for someone with an interest in Feline Medicine and diagnostics
Work independently and as part of the team
If you have a particular area of interest, we'll aim to tailor your role around your strengths and development goals.
Why Devon? Totnes is a vibrant market town in the heart of the South Hams, surrounded by beautiful countryside and just a short drive from the coast and Dartmoor National Park. The town is known for its independent spirit, welcoming community, and fantastic food and arts scene. Living in Devon offers an excellent quality of life – whether you're into hiking, surfing, exploring historic towns, or simply enjoying a slower pace of life, it's a fantastic place to put down roots.
Our standard benefits include:
25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (or equivalent) and option to buy/sell an additional 4 weeks of annual leave
Generously encouraged and fully funded CPD – abundant opportunities within the business aided by internal and external development courses and programmes
Receive an extra days leave each year in your first 5 years at CVS
Cycle to work scheme and subsidised gym membership
Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption pay
Employee Assistance Programme
Pension scheme – automatic enrolment and completely hassle free
Access to First Aid for Mental Health and Wellbeing Champions across CVS and 300 trained CVS colleagues in this role
Colleague discount on pet products and treatments including free consults, cost price drugs and a discount to our online pharmacy, Animed.
Access to the company share-save scheme
Please contact Sophie Flude at sophie.flude@cvsvets.com and I'll be happy to talk through what you're looking for and whether this could be a good fit.
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