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Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal FTC

Catley Cross Veterinary Clinic, Halstead, Halstead, South East

Discipline: Small Animal

Full Time, Part Time, Flexible

Up to £31,000 DOE

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Catley Cross Vets is looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivating nurse to join our team full-time. This role will encompass all aspects of first-opinion practice, ranging from theatre to nurse consultations, dispensary, and peri-operative care. We are looking for a candidate who is keen to be involved in all areas of practice, supporting the team while continuing to provide a high level of patient and client care. This is currently a fixed-term 12-month maternity contract. 

About the team


We are a large small animal and equine practice based in Halstead, Essex. You would be joining a well-established team of 6 nurses with varying years of experience, to work alongside supporting our 4 vet small animal team. Our wider team also consists of dedicated receptionists and animal care assistants. 

A rota that can work for you


The working rota for this role consists of 40 hours over a 5-day week. You would also be required to participate in a 1 in 6 Saturday shift (8:00 am-4:00 pm).

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 Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline 
  • Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
  • Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing 

  • 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
  • Infection Prevention and Control Programme
  • Quality Improvement Programme

  • Professional Memberships

  • VDS cover
  • RCVS 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 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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    Catley Cross Veterinary Clinic, Halstead

    Catley Cross, Halstead, CO9 2PE, United Kingdom

    Animals treated

    Small animals

    Equine

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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