Senior Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

We have an exciting position available for a proactive, enthusiastic Senior Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly and progressive small animal veterinary practice in leafy Twickenham.

Your day to day duties will include;

1. Scheduling the nurse rota
2. Approving holiday for the nursing team
3. Ordering of 'specialist' products e.g. new equipment, new consumables
4. Overseeing the nursing team day-to-day alongside the Head Nurse
5. Assisting with Practice Standards Process'
6. Updating SOP's as appropriate

Fix or flex

This is a full-time working a 4 or 5 day week with no weekends and no OOH. Shifts are usually 8 am - 4:30 pm or 11 am - 7:30 pm. We are happy to consider flexible working patterns, our people are at the heart of everything we do, that's why we are keen to find a work life balance that works around your commitments.

Our Practice

At Twickenham Veterinary Surgery, we're not just a workplace, we're a community. Situated in the vibrant town of Twickenham, we're surrounded by charming cafes, restaurants, and parks. Our practice boasts excellent facilities, including digital X-ray, ultrasound, multiparameter monitor, endoscope, laser, and a dedicated nurse's consulting room. We take immense pride in the quality of our work and the care we provide to our beloved patients.

We Care, Always

Joining our dedicated team, you'll be surrounded by five experienced Vets. Our team also includes a passionate group of four full-time Vet Nurses, three part-time Vet Nurses, one Student Nurse, one training ANA, and 4 full-time supporting team members. We prioritise customer care and team well-being, placing them at the top of our priority list. Our friendly and down-to-earth team thrives on customer delight, working closely with local animal charities to make a positive impact. We foster a no-blame culture, encouraging open discussions on cases and constantly striving to improve our protocols.

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

1. 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
2. Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

Wellbeing

1. Private Medical Insurance
2. Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
3. Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
4. Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing

Development

1. £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
2. Certificate support
3. Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
4. Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider
5. All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
6. All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
7. Infection Prevention and Control Programme
8. Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

1. VDS cover

Colleague Benefits

1. Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
2. Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
3. Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
4. Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
5. Discounted 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.

Twickenham Veterinary Surgery, Twickenham

58 Hampton Road, Twickenham, TW2 5QB, United Kingdom

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Animals treated

Small animals

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