Head Veterinary Nurse United Kingdom
Job description
Posted on 16/01/2023
The Role
We have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and dedicated Head Veterinary Nurse to join our supportive and close-knit team here at Alcombe Vets, Osterley. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Head Nurse or RVN looking for a step up.
You will be the sole RVN on site however you will have plenty of support to allow you to thrive in this role working on a rotation between Ops, Consultations, and Inpatient Care. We encourage progression, development and welcome new ideas and ways of working.
Work life balance that tips the scale
We would welcome both full and part time applicants. Typically, our Head RVNs work full time, carrying out a 40-hour week over 4 or 5 days. However, we know that everyone has demands and priorities outside of their career and we want to make it brilliantly easy for you to strike the right balance, therefore there are no weekends or OOH associated with this role. We can also discuss and offer condensed hours / days that work for you.
Salary
The salary for this role is up to £34,000 depending on experience.
About Us
Our practice is based on the corner of a beautiful parade of shops and restaurants, with a lovely cosy garden area for lunch breaks. We have a loyal client base and well-equipped surgery operating 4 days a week including routine procedures, dentals, and imaging, our nurses also have their own consult room.
Team and Culture
Alcombe Vets have a dedicated team of 4 Vets, 5 Nurses, 2 ANAs, 2 Practice Managers, 3 Receptionists & an Administrator.
Alcombe Vets, Osterley is a small, but close knit-team made up of 1 Vet, 1 Ana and 1 Receptionist. We are committed to individual career development and have access to a variety of in house CPD alongside generous CPD allowances.
Applicant Requirements
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Head Veterinary Nurse, but we will also accept applications from an RVN looking to further their career and train to become a Head Veterinary Nurse. We are also looking for an RVN who is comfortable working as the only RVN on site. Both full and part time applicants are welcome.
Because our employee’s matter
Work life balance
- 6.6 weeks annual leave
- 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
- Private Medical Insurance
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership
- Non-accidental injury support
Development
- £550 CPD allowance with 3 days 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
- Discounted staff pet care
As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, 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.
If this position is of interest to you then please get in touch.
Any questions before applying?
Speak to Megan Dawson from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.
