Are you an experienced nurse looking for the next chapter in your career?
We are looking for a full-time Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly and enthusiastic team.
Meet like-minded professionals
Our team consists of 7 Veterinary Surgeons, 7 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 3 Student Veterinary Nurses, 1 Animal Care Assistant and 4 Receptionists. We actively encourage our team to further their skill set. If you want to do a certificate, we will support and fund your aspirations. We also have certificate holders in companion animal behaviour and cardiology, and have visiting orthopaedic and soft tissue specialists.
Work life balance that works for you
You will work a Monday to Friday rota between 8 am - 7:30 pm (including a 1 pm finish per week) plus a Saturday morning shift alongside two vets, two nurses, reception and two animal nursing assistants, currently 1 in 4. There are no OOH and you are entitled to a paid and protected 1 hr lunch break. We would also welcome part time applicants.
Who we are
Hook Vets is a thriving practice, which has expanded over the last 2 years. The practice is located in a small town in Hampshire with excellent road and rail links. We are situated within 5 minutes drive of the M3, J5, and 3-minute walk from Hook station, which is on the mainline to London Waterloo/ Southampton Central. We have a very loyal client base, with over 70% on our pet health club.
The practice is well equipped with digital x-ray, dental x-ray, Esaote MyLabX7 ultrasound, K-Laser and in house IDEXX lab. We are currently planning our move to a new purpose-built building.
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