Are you a Registered Veterinary Nurse looking for work in County Durham? Look no further! Abbey Vets are looking for a RVN to join our fantastic team.
The Role
Main responsibilities include in-patient care of surgical and medical cases, anaesthesia, nurse consultations and laboratory work. The role is 40 hours per week. The standard rota is 8am to
6.30pm or
8.30am-7pm over 4 days per week between Monday to Friday and 1 in 6 Saturdays 8am – 2pm. No Sundays, out of hours or bank holidays.
About Abbey Vets
Abbey Vets is small animal practice with two branches: one in Durham and one in Chester le Street. Durham is a lovely city with excellent transport links to the North and South. Beautiful coast and dales nearby for people who prefer the countryside. The role is split over the 2 sites on a rota basis. Facilities include digital radiography, dental x-ray, ultrasonography, endoscope, multiparameter, laser and more. We have eight veterinary surgeons, thirteen RVN’s and three veterinary care assistants. We have an excellent and experienced receptionist team. We also have a supportive admin team who takes care of financial matters including insurance. Our practice is dedicated to quality patient care, encouraging job satisfaction for all the team as your wellbeing is important to us.
Our team are incredibly friendly and supportive and are looking forward to welcoming a new member to the team.
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 holidaysAdditional 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