Are you the perfect fit?
Our ideal candidate will be organised and enthusiastic about providing a high standard of animal care. This position is perfect for a qualified nurse who is looking to join a friendly team within a small animal practice. Your days will consist of general veterinary nursing duties, such as monitoring anaesthetics, nursing sick animals, administrating medicine, taking x-rays, running bloods and nurse consultations.
This is a fixed term role for up to 12 months to cover maternity leave. The role is full time, 4 days per week from 8:30am to 7:00pm, 1:4 Saturdays from 9:00am to 2:00pm
Your future begins here
Our practice is based in Abertillery , we have a beautiful rural setting but also great access to the Brecon Beacons and Cardiff.
We area long-standing practice with a small but fantastic team with a very loyal client base. We are kitted out with fantastic facilities including 3 consult rooms, a theatre, digital X-ray facilities, ultrasound and capnography.
By far the best part of our practice is our amazing team, we have 2 vets, 3 veterinary nurses, and 2 receptionists. We are a close-knit team and work together to provide the very best service we can.
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
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.