PT Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

PT Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Exciting opportunity for a split role between two of our clinics; Beech House & New Priory.

New Priory is based within our flagship hospital in central Brighton. The clinic provides a comprehensive range of general practice veterinary services including medicine, surgery, radiography, CT, ultrasound and dentistry along with the support of nursing clinics - all bolstered by excellent hospital facilities. Patients of our Brighton clinic can also benefit from the on-site support of Brighton Veterinary Referrals if additional expertise is required. Cover at our Peacehaven branch maybe required from time to time.

Beech House is a small, first opinion practice. You will run clinics, have dedicated surgical days, care for inpatients and have regular communication with clients allowing you to build your client base.

We're based in the vibrant seaside town of Brighton and Hove. With its exciting and diverse culture, beautiful beach and seafront and excellent transport links to central London and Gatwick airport, Brighton and the surrounding area is a fantastic place to live.

Exciting opportunity at New Priory to be a part of IVC Evidensia at our main referral hospital. You will come into contact with many specialists and be an essential team player in providing great care and service to our clients.

Beech House is a small first opinion practice with a loyal client base. We currently have 2 vets, 3 nurses and 1 student nurse. We also have ample support from our 4 Client Care team members. Equipment includes in-house laboratory, digital x-ray, digital dental x-ray and operating theatre. We are a 5-minute walk from the train station and a 20-minute walk to central Brighton.

The area is perfect if you enjoy a mix of vibrant town life with beautiful countryside and outdoor activities on your doorstep.

About the team and culture

We consider team wellbeing a priority as well as working together to create a good work-life balance. This enables us to provide excellent and friendly care to our clients, many of whom have been with the practice for several decades. We have an exceptionally supportive team in place, and should you choose us as your next place to work, your well-being and happiness at work is our top priority.

Working hours

Part-time hours will include up to 20 hours on a Thursday 08:30 - 19:00 & Friday 8:00 - 18:30 with occasional weekend cover on rotation.

What we are looking for

We hope to find a nurse who is passionate about animal and client care as well as wanting to be part of a team. We are looking for a nurse who is confident in some sole charge work at our branch practice. You must be eligible to be registered with the RCVS, preferred 3yrs+ qualified and it is essential that you have excellent communication skills. We are seeking a Registered Nurse who is competent in all routine surgeries and ideally more complex ones too, although there is support available to develop.

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 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
• 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

• £750 CPD allowance with 15 hours paid leave pro rata
• 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.

New Priory Vets, Brighton

The Deneway, London Road, Brighton, Brighton, BN1 8QR, United Kingdom

At IVC Evidensia we are 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.

Any questions before applying?

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