Job description
Posted on 21/07/2023
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Woodside Veterinary Clinic
Salary up to £32,500 FTE depending on experience
No out of hours!
We are looking for an enthusiastic RVN to join our team! This is a sole charge role and would suit a Registered Veterinary Nurse who loves running nurse clinics and has the initiative to provide excellent client care and carry out general day-to-day duties at our practice in the lovely village of Chiddingfold.
No two days are the same and you will be involved in nurse clinics, assisting veterinary surgeons in consults and operations, stock control, keeping the surgery clean and tidy, and answering the telephone.
Work-life balance that works for you
The position is Monday to Friday between 8:45 am – 5:15 pm (7.5hrs across 5 days) at Woodside Veterinary Clinic, with a 1:4 Saturday morning 8:30 am – 12:30 pm shift at Godalming Veterinary Surgery. No Out of Hours. We are happy to discuss shift patterns/days for the right candidate.
Our practice
Woodside Veterinary Clinic is set in the beautiful village of Chiddingfold, a short drive to the nearby town of Godalming. The area offers some lovely walks, good pubs, and a community spirit.
The practice has a big open plan, and spacious feel and is big enough to hold puppy parties within the reception. We have daily consults and operate at the branch 2 days a week.
We put our people experience first and ensure that you have time to talk to our lovely clients and get to know them and their pets. Our nurses get to make full use of their skills and knowledge, and we have the scope to create any nurse clinics you have an interest in.
Join our experienced and collaborative team
Woodside Veterinary Clinic is a branch surgery of Godalming Veterinary Surgery. We have a team of 12 between both sites. The successful candidate will be the only RVN at our Woodside branch, with the remaining staff making up the team at the Godalming site. We have communication between the branches daily and will support each other as a team.
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 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
- £500 CPD allowance
- 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
For a confidential chat or to discuss this role in more detail please contact Bartosz Piasecki, Talent Partner, [email protected] or please call 07977242349.
Any questions before applying?
Speak to Bartosz Piasecki from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.