Start the rewarding career you deserve
Here at Bilton Veterinary Centre, we are looking for a passionate registered vet nurse to join our friendly and supportive team on a permanent basis. You will be confident with all aspects of routine nursing including anaesthesia, in-patient care, nurse-lead clinics, and clinical skills, along with a passion for client support and education.
Work life balance that works for you
We understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. We offer flexible rota patterns and working hours to accommodate your personal needs and priorities. Whether you prefer fixed or flexible work patterns, we are committed to finding the right solution for you. We are looking for someone to cover 30 hours per week, but we are happy to consider candidates looking for flexible working. Our working day is 8am – 7:30pm with a variety of shifts to cover these hours.
We have recently changed out out-of-hours provision so that after 7pm, any new calls are diverted to Vets Now (either Coventry or Northampton). Using Vets Now, clients receive an excellent extension of care, we can transfer in-patients to Vets Now, if we feel that they would benefit from continuous supervised care. However, low-risk or stable inpatients can be kept at the practice where they are checked by one of two current nurses at 10pm. We feel this gives the best balance of patient care as animals are only moved if it is entirely beneficial for them.
At weekends, we run a normal service until 1pm Saturday, after which again we utilise Vets Now for any further urgent or emergency cases for the rest of the weekend. We do have a nurse and vet available until 4:30pm so we can manage any surgical/diagnostic cases that have come in on Saturday morning. Weekend rota is shared fairly between all nursing staff.
What you’ll be stepping into
We are proud to be the oldest established veterinary practice in Rugby, serving the community for over 75 years. Originally a mixed practice, we have been dedicated exclusively to small animal care for the past 12 years. Our commitment to providing excellent veterinary treatment and exceptional client care is at the heart of what we do. While most of our work is handled in-house, we refer cases as needed to ensure the best possible outcomes. Recently, we joined the Independent Vet Care family, bringing with it exciting opportunities for growth and investment in our practice.
Located in Rugby, our practice benefits from excellent motorway networks and rail links, making travel easy in all directions. Surrounded by beautiful countryside and close to a large reservoir, Rugby offers a charming blend of natural beauty and convenient access to nearby Leamington and Coventry, providing plenty of options for entertainment and amenities.
Operating from a single site with no branch work, our facilities are designed with both our patients and our team in mind. We have five consulting rooms, a spacious main waiting area, and a dedicated cat waiting room. Our separate cat kennels, large dog kennels, and small furry ward provide a comfortable environment for all our patients. Additionally, we boast a newly refurbished isolation suite.
We are well-equipped with modern technology, including two sterile theatres, two dental/dirty stations, Digital AGFA and new IMS Digital Dental Radiography, ESOATE MyLab X7 Ultrasound with Cardiac probes and full-colour Doppler, Tonopen Ocular Tonometry and Slit Lamp, IDEXX Catalyst Biochemistry and ProCyte Hematology, and ECG machines to name a few!
Clinical excellence and phenomenal staff
Our practice is home to a dedicated team of nine veterinary nurses working alongside eight skilled vets, each with special interests in Orthopaedics, Soft Tissue Surgery, Ophthalmology, Imaging, Cardiology, Feline Medicine, and General Medicine. Our nursing team is equally passionate, with growing expertise in Physiotherapy, Anaesthetics, Dentistry, Behaviour, and Pain Management.
At Bilton, we offer a dynamic environment where a variety of roles can be explored. We strongly encourage our nurses to pursue their passions and develop their own areas of expertise. As an ISFM Cat Friendly Accredited practice, we prioritize the comfort and care of our feline patients. We regularly host in-house CPD sessions led by external experts and are expanding our internal training programs to further enhance our team's skills.
Every Wednesday, we close for an hour to facilitate in-house meetings, training sessions, and "lunch-and-learns," ensuring continuous professional development and team cohesion. We take immense pride in our practice, which has earned an excellent reputation in the local community. Our thriving Facebook page, along with numerous positive Google Reviews and Vet Help Direct testimonials, reflect the high standards we strive to maintain. An interest in social media would be a valuable addition to our team, helping us further engage with our community online.
We foster a friendly, collaborative work environment where team spirit thrives. Work-life balance is important to us, and our active social calendar includes regular meals out, pub trips, and cinema outings, making our practice a great place to work and grow.
Our clinical team is highly supportive, fostering a friendly and collaborative work environment where team spirit thrives. We value work-life balance and enjoy an active social life with regular outings, including meals, pub trips, and cinema nights.
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 leaveIncreasing holiday allowance based on length of serviceYour birthday as a paid day off
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
£550 CPD allowance with 24 hours 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 coverRCVS fees
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.