Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal
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Summary
Our wonderful practice in White Cross Vets, Northampton is looking for a full-time Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their team on a permanent basis.
Key Responsibilities/Duties: The job description does not provide specific details on responsibilities.
Core Requirements/Qualifications/Skills: The job description does not explicitly list these, the skills mentioned are derived from the job description.
- Veterinary Nursing
- Small Animal Care
- Animal Handling
- Patient Care
- Clinical Skills
- Medication Administration
- Surgical Assistance
- Teamwork
Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal
Fix or Flex – Rotas that work for you
We are in a fortunate position to offer a truly bespoke rota to suit your needs whether that be part time, hours to work around the school run or evenings only with other combinations that work for you. You will be required to participate in a Saturday rota, with time given back in lieu of these hours. Ideally, we’re looking for someone that can cover anything up to 40 hours per week but we are open to a discussion on what works for you.
About the team
Here at White Cross, we have four core principles; quality, integrity, responsibility, and growth. We have digital x-ray and a new ultrasound machine.
We are a friendly team with a family ethic, and we enjoy regular team meals out. We believe in wellbeing and try to ensure we arrange regular treats. We love food and enjoy a regular supply of biscuits and cakes from some team members that like to feed others! As well as being SPVS Wellbeing Award Winners in 2017 and 2018, we have featured in the Sunday Times Top 100 Company to Work For 6 years running! Don't just take it our word for it
'I joined the practice as a new grad in 2021 and was immediately welcomed into the team. The practice is incredibly supportive, and I love our wellbeing days and social events! We're always developing as a practice and build up excellent bonds between vets, nurses and clients.' - Christina Illson Veterinary Surgeon
Because our employees 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 holiday including bank holidays (pro rata)
- Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
- Your birthday as a paid day off
Wellbeing
- Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
- Up to 4 days of paternity leave for new pets
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership
- Non-accidental injury support
- Private medical insurance
- 2 discretionary wellbeing days
Development
- £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid 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
- Infection Prevention and Control Programme
- Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
- VDS cover
- RCVS fees
Additional
- Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
- Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
- Five days to volunteer for a charity of your choice
- Discounted staff pet care
White Cross Vets, Northampton
The Boulevard, Weston Favell Shopping Centre, Northampton, NN3 8JP, United Kingdom
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Any questions before applying?
Speak to Bethany Baker from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.
Talent Partner
Bethany Baker
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