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Head Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal FTC

Carterton Vets, Carterton, Oxfordshire, South East

Discipline: Small Animal

Full Time, Part Time, Flexible

Up to £33,000 DOE

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We are looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse for maternity leave cover for a fixed term of 12 months with the possibility to extend further, to join our team here at Carterton Vets. The job role offers a varied caseload of work within a small team of Vets and Nurses. The day-to-day duties include caring for inpatients, surgical nursing, anaesthesia, nursing clinics, reception and much more. 1 in 4 Saturday mornings.

About Us


Carterton Veterinary Surgery is a purpose-built small animal first-opinion practice which opened its doors to business in 2014. The practice has a large reception with separate dog and cat areas, separate dog and cat wards, a large prep room with an isolation kennel, an imaging room, a dental theatre, and a surgical theatre. We are a small team who work together to create a good environment for ourselves and our clients. We are located in West Oxfordshire on the edge of the Cotswolds, close to Oxford and within easy reach of London.

Our team consists of 2 FTE Vets, 3.5 FTE Nurses, 1 Student Nurse and one Practice Manager. Two of our Vets are studying towards small animal medicine certificates. 

We are a small, friendly team who get on well both in and out of the practice.

Applicant Requirements


The successful applicant will be an RVN with at least 2 years experience

Because our people 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
Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
 
Wellbeing
Private medical insurance
Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
Cycle to Work scheme
Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
Non-accidental injury support
 
Development
  • £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
  • Certificate support
    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
    All our Vets get £1000 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
    Infection Prevention and Control Programme
    Quality Improvement Programme
     

    Professional Memberships

  • VDS cover
  • RCVS fees
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    Colleague Benefits
    Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
    Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
    Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
    Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
    Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice

    At IVC Evidensia we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, 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.
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    Carterton Vets, Carterton

    12 Ventura Business Park, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 1AD, United Kingdom

    Animals treated

    Small animals

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    Any questions before applying?

    Speak to Michael Middleton from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.

    Senior Talent Partner

    Michael Middleton

    michael.middleton@ivcevidensia.com