Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal at Ivcevidensia
Ivcevidensia · Herne Hill, United Kingdom · Onsite
- Professional
- Office in Herne Hill
Why Choose Norwood Road Vets?Norwood Road Veterinary Surgery is a 100% small animal practice nestled in the vibrant and friendly community of Herne Hill, just a quick 15-minute train ride from Central London. Established over 21 years ago, we have a loyal client base and a reputation for exceptional patient care in a warm, welcoming environment.Our team is small but mighty — consisting of 3 veterinary surgeons, a Head Nurse, a veterinary receptionist, 2 veterinary care assistants, and a dedicated Practice Director. We believe in working together, respecting each other’s expertise, and always putting our patients first.About the RoleWe’re seeking an enthusiastic and ambitious RVN who thrives on variety and hands-on nursing. Your day could involve anything from caring for playful puppies to assisting with specialist surgeries and diagnostic scans. Whether you love stitching wounds, managing cat abscesses, or running nurse clinics, you’ll find plenty of opportunities here.We also value career development and offer support if you want to:* Learn to perform Schedule 3 procedures* Complete certificate studies* Act as a Clinical Coach or mentor one of our Student Veterinary NursesWe pride ourselves on providing plenty of CPD, hands-on learning opportunities, and a supportive environment — plus, lots of cake to keep you fueled through the day! Find your perfect balanceThis is a full or part time role. Typically, the full-time role is 40 hours across 4 or 5 days, no weekends and no OOH. However, we are flexible and therefore happy to discuss working days/hours that would suit you as we care about your work/life balance. Who Are You?* A registered veterinary nurse who loves being hands-on and taking an active role in patient care* Keen to develop your skills further, whether through new clinical procedures, CPD, or mentoring* A team player who thrives in a supportive, friendly work environment* Looking for a role with excellent work-life balance and no weekend or on-call shiftsBecause our people matterWe 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, inclusive of bank holidays *Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday*£1000 relocation allowanceWellbeing*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 employee 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 apply for research funding*Infection Prevention and Control Programme*Quality Improvement ProgrammeProfessional Memberships*VDS cover*RCVS feesColleague 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