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Animals 1st Veterinary Surgery
Head Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal
Macmerry
FULL TIME & PART TIME
November 18, 2024
Head Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal
Animals 1st Veterinary Surgery, Macmerry, East Lothian, Scotland
Discipline: Small Animal
Full Time, Part Time, Flexible
Up to £35,000 DOE
Explore your full potential
Animals 1st Vets have an exciting opportunity for a proactive and dedicated for a Head Registered Veterinary Nurse to take the reins of our nursing team on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will be based at our Macmerry clinic and work alongside our Practice Manager and Clinical Director. We are based close to main roads and train networks for an easy commute.
We are a busy first opinion practice with a varied and interesting caseload. Our nurses must be able to multitask and meet the challenges of first opinion practice. The successful candidate will be a person with a passion for nursing and a willingness to lead and support a team. This role would suit a friendly confident team player who can work hard with a smile and a genuine passion for clinical improvement. The role would be perfect for an experienced line manager or a nurse looking to progress in their career.
As the Head Veterinary Nurse, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our nursing department, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation. Your focus will be on empowering your team, enhancing operational efficiency, and driving clinical standards forward. We offer extensive opportunities to grow your skillset, including access to niche industry training, fully supported and funded by us.
Rota patterns for you
Our people are at the heart of everything that we do, that’s why we know that work-life balance is vital in supporting our people to be their best selves. Our flexible approach to rota patterns and working hours offers a balance that truly flexes with you and your lifestyle no matter what stage you are in your career.
Ideally, we are looking for someone to work 40 hours a week but are happy to speak to candidates looking for part time / flexible working hours. The shifts can either be 4 x 10 hour days or shorter shifts across the week ranging from 8am until 7pm. Our nursing team share the Saturday morning rota 1 in 4 with no out of hour requirement.
Meet like-minded professionals
We have a well-established surgery in Macmerry, East Lothian, with a loyal and well established client base. Our practice is equipped with digital radiography, we have modern ultrasound machines and full in-house blood testing equipment. We also have good-sized theatres and consult rooms for our varied first opinion cases.
Our friendly team comprises of 5 Veterinary Surgeons, 4 experienced Registered Veterinary Nurses, 2 Student Nurses (soon to be qualified), and 3 Receptionists. Our team of Vets and Nurses are passionate about patient-centric care and will always talk through options of care with our clients to ensure they are making the most informed choices. The team has many different interests and we encourage further CPD and certification.
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
- 6.8 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
- Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
Wellbeing
- Private Medical Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
- Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
- Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing
Development
- £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid CPD leave 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
- for research funding
- Infection Prevention and Control Programme
- Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
- VDS cover
- RCVS fees
Colleague Benefits
- Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
- Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
- Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
- Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
- 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.
Animals 1st Veterinary Surgery, Macmerry
Unit 19 Mac Merry Industrial Estate, Macmerry, East Lothian, EH33 1RD, United Kingdom
Animals treated
Small animals
Any questions before ing?
Speak to Taylor Findlay from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before ing for this role.
Senior Talent Partner
Taylor Findlay
taylor.findlay@ivcevidensia.com
We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available as it has expired
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