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
Wellbeing
Private Medical InsuranceEmployee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helplineEnhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy payInitiatives focused on colleague wellbeing
Development
£750 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 fundingAll our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care FundInfection 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.