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Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Bridge Vets, Nigg Kirk, Aberdeen, Scotland

Discipline: Small Animal

Full Time, Part Time, Flexible

Up to £30,000 DOE

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Bridge Vets in Nigg Kirk, Aberdeen are looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their amazing team.

Why join us

Our Nurses are well respected and valued, working closely with our team of Vets and support staff. We work as a cohesive team to ensure the best possible care is given. The role is based at our Nigg Kirk Branch and will include working across a varied workload between theatre work, inpatient care, radiography, diagnostics and consulting.

We encourage and support our nurses to pursue particular areas of interest. Many of our Nurses currently have a variety of interests which include exotics and nutrition.

Rota

Our people are at the heart of everything that we do, that’s why we know that work-life balance is vital in supporting our people to be their best selves. Our flexible approach to rota patterns and working hours offers a balance that truly flexes with you and your lifestyle no matter what stage you are in your career.

Ideally the role is full time, but we can consider part time hours. The shifts will be between the hours of 8am and 7pm with a 1 in 5 Saturday rota and No OOH.

Salary 

Up to £30,000 negotiable D.O.E 

About the team

Bridge Vets are a wonderful four site group across Aberdeen and the Shire. Our practices are well equipped with digital Xray, in house lab equipment, dental Xray, operating theatre and ultrasound. We are a training practice for VCA's and SVN's.  Across our 4 sites we have 11 RVN's and actively encourage further development and can offer certificate support. Our experienced nursing team already boast certificates in Medicine, Nutrition, Dentistry and Exotics with another currently studying towards their ECC certificate.

Our practice team consists of 10 Veterinary Surgeon and 11 RVN's and supported by a full team of VCA's, SVN's and Receptionists plus the Management 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

  • 6.8 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays 
  • Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
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    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 colleague wellbeing 
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    Development

  • £750 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
  • All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
  • Infection Prevention and Control Programme
  • Quality Improvement Programme
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    Professional Memberships

  • VDS cover
  • RCVS fees 
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    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
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    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.
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    Bridge Vets, Nigg Kirk

    Nigg Kirk Hall, Nigg Kirk Road, Aberdeen, AB12 3DB, United Kingdom

    Animals treated

    Small animals

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    Any questions before applying?

    Speak to Taylor Findlay from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.

    Senior Talent Partner

    Taylor Findlay

    taylor.findlay@ivcevidensia.com