We are looking for a dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team. The role is the full mix of veterinary nursing, no day is the same. We actively encourage our nurses to fully use their skills in addition to the more routine tasks. You will also take care of in-patients, nurse clinics, monitoring of anaesthesia as well as assisting in theatre.
Flexible rota patterns that work for you – No weekends or OOH
Work/life balance is important to us so we would welcome both full and part time applicants and are open to discussing working days/hours. Our shifts ranging from 8am - 4:30pm and 11am - 7pm with no weekends or OOH.
Join an exceptional practice
We are a well-established, first-opinion practice based in Cardiff, with access to an excellent mix of countryside and city life. Across our 3 branches, we are well-equipped with an in-house lab, digital x-ray, K laser, u/s scanner, and a brand new dental x-ray. Our facilities allow us to do as much as we can in-house, allowing our vets full clinical freedom.
Meet like-minded professionals
You will be joining an experienced and caring Practice and Clinical Directors, 4 Veterinary Surgeons and a supportive team of RVNs and supporting team members. Sharing all our knowledge is something we love to do, your opinion and input matters to us. approach, and we thrive with that ethos. Our CD is a very experienced vet with a passion for coaching and development. Dentals are also a big focus for our team with one of our RVNs going to Dublin for CPD. Across the team we have a wealth of experience so there is support both surgically and medically - all of us are willing to help one another and discuss cases. CPD/Certificates and further learning is actively encouraged and supported.
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, inclusive of bank holidays Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
Wellbeing
Private Medical InsuranceEmployee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy payInitiatives focused on employee wellbeing
Development
£550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid CPD leave pro rataCertificate supportLearning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia AcademyAccess to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia providerAll our Vets & Nurses can apply for research fundingInfection Prevention and Control ProgrammeQuality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
VDS coverRCVS fees
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 criteriaVoluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit youAccess to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailersDiscounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice