Hybrid Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal - Part-time na IVC Evidensia

Are you a passionate and dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse looking for a new opportunity in County Durham? Look no further! Abbey Vets is seeking a hardworking and enthusiastic RVN to join our friendly and supportive team.

We’re looking for a team player with a strong work ethic and a passion for delivering exceptional patient and client care.

You’ll be involved in a variety of clinical duties, including:

*In-patient care for surgical and medical cases

*Anaesthesia monitoring

*Nurse consultations

*Laboratory work

Abbey Vets is a well-established small animal practice with two branches: Durham and Chester-le-Street. This role will be split across both sites on a rota basis.

Our facilities include:

*Digital radiography & dental x-ray

*Ultrasound & endoscopy

*Multiparameter monitoring

*Laser therapy

*On-site behaviourist

Our team consists of 9 Veterinary Surgeons, 13 Registered Veterinary Nurses and 4 Veterinary Care Assistants. We also have a fantastic reception and admin team who handle insurance and financial matters. We are committed to delivering high-quality patient care and fostering a positive, supportive work environment and are proud to be dog and cat friendly accredited at our Chester-le-Street site.

This is a part-time role with a 20-hour week. Typically, this would consist of 2 weekdays (between 8am–7pm) and 1 in 6 Saturdays (8am–2pm). There are no Sundays, out-of-hours, or bank holidays

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 -

*6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays 

*Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

*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 

*£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 Programme

*VDS cover

*RCVS fees

*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

Up to £15,500 p/a DOE