Join us at Otter Vets!
Otter Vets, Sidmouth and Ottery St Mary are looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team. The role will involve all first opinion nursing duties with shifts being split between consults and operating.
This is a full-time permanent role working 40 hours per week. We can offer either 4 x 10-hour days or 5 x 8-hour days. Either 8 am-6 pm or 9 am-6 pm depending on the chosen shift pattern, in addition to a 1:4 Saturday morning clinic until 1pm.
Part time and flexible working applicants would be considered - we are happy to discuss, so please get in touch.
Our fantastic practice
Otter Vets has two branches based in the coastal town of Sidmouth and the market town of Ottery St Mary in Devon. We are a small animal practice providing veterinary care with a community feel. We encourage nurse consults and would like to build this area of the practice. Currently our Veterinary Surgeons and Nurses work between both sites.
Our team is established in the community and takes part in a variety of charity events throughout the year and a Charity Advent Calendar.
Because our employees 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 leaveIncreasing holiday allowance based on length of service
Wellbeing
Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy payPrivate Medical InsuranceCycle to Work schemeInitiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membershipNon-accidental injury support
Development
£500 CPD allowance with 3 days paid 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 cover
Additional
Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailersPension 5% Employee/3% EmployerDiscounted staff pet care
At IVC Evidensia we are a 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.