Hybrid Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal bei Ivcevidensia

We are looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our wonderful nursing team, on a full time basis. The role will be situated across both our Yeovil and Sherborne sites, with a predominant focus on small animal nursing with the occasional farm animal procedure to support with.

We are looking for someone with a very strong team ethic, where the patient and client journey is of the highest standard. We are very keen to support further learning and development with CPD, special interests and certificates encouraged. 

Kingston Veterinary Group is a long established group of 3 practices in the heart of Somerset and Dorset. We operate across three locations, offering Small Animal, Equine, and Farm animal care, all conveniently situated close to each other.  Our state-of-the-art facilities enable our clinical team to deliver veterinary care with a strong focus on maintaining high clinical standards, which we continually strive to develop and enhance.

We are dedicated to providing exceptional veterinary care to all of our patients and clients, whilst prioritising staff wellbeing and development.

We have a wonderful, purpose built mixed premises located in Sherborne, complete with dental suite, imaging suite, separate cat and dog and isolation facilities, laboratory room, farm procedure room and large species split waiting room, along with a host of offices and separate nurses office upstairs.

We have a very strong and supportive team, consisting of Clinical Directors, Veterinary Surgeons, Registered Veterinary Nurses, Student Veterinary Nurse,  Reception and administration teams who are all led and supported by our Director of Practice.

Supporting one another and prioritising staff wellbeing is central to our culture.

* Experience of working in veterinary practice with hands-on experience in a clinical setting

* Proficiency in laboratory procedures related to animal care and diagnostics

* Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with pet owners and team members

* Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail

* Strong organisational skills to manage multiple tasks efficiently

* A compassionate approach towards animals and their owners, demonstrating empathy and understanding.

This position is 40 hours per week including a 1 in 4 Saturday rota.

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 up to £32,000 pa DOE, you will benefit from –

*6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays

*Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service

*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

*£550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid 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

*VDS cover

*RCVS fees

*Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers

*Pension 5% Employee/3% Employer

*Discounted staff pet care

Up to £32,000 pa DOE