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Registered Veterinary Nurse required at Highcroft Vets, Halisham

Employer
Highcroft Veterinary Group, Hailsham Surgery
Location
Hailsham, East Sussex
Salary
Salary from £22.500 - £25,000 per annum dependent on experience
Closing date
12 Nov 2021

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Category
Companion / Small animal
Sector
Practice
Role
Veterinary Nurse
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full-time

The Role

Exciting opportunity to join the brilliant nursing team at Highcroft Vets, Hailsham, East Sussex. The role is varied, with theatre work, kennels, laboratory duties and nurse clinics equally shared amongst the team. There will be some client care and administrative duties. This is a full time role, our nurses work a 4-day week with a fixed day off and work a weekend rota of 2 Saturdays from 6, working one Saturday 8.30-3.30 then one 8.30-12.30 with no other OOH, weekend or Bank Holiday work. Salary from £22.500 - £25,000 per annum dependent on experience.

About Us

Highcroft is a small animal practice based in a growing market town, close to an area of outstanding natural beauty, approximately 7 miles from the coast with excellent train links to Brighton and London Victoria nearby.

PSS accredited (General Practice) and a Veterinary Nurse Training Centre, we are dedicated to high quality care. Well equipped with excellent digital X-ray facilities, high quality ultrasound, dental X-ray, iM3 dental station and up to date anaesthetic monitoring, along with regularly updated, team- driven policies and protocols ensure standards are met whilst also maintaining job satisfaction.

Our in-house laboratory includes a full range of Idexx analysers, Class
IV K-laser is used both post-operatively and during VN clinics. Separate cattery, kennel and isolation areas plus an outdoor exercise area offer excellent in-patient facilities.

Our team of 5.5 FTE vets, 6.2FTE VNs and 8 support staff in Client care and management includes PGCert holders in Medicine and Surgery and an NHS Leadership Academy Award holder -all CPD supported by Highcroft. This confirms our commitment to and support for professional development and personal growth in both clinical and non-clinical areas for all team members and as such we have been awarded the ‘Investor in People’ status for over 17 years.

Applicant Requirements

We are looking for a qualified RVN with experience in a small animal clinic. Cheerful and motivated, with drive and enthusiasm to fit in to our friendly working environment. You will be a team player, a proactive individual with an adaptable friendly personality, skilful with patients and great with clients. Driving license is essential for this role. Insurance experience would be beneficial.

Benefits (subject to pro rata)

  • Increasing holiday based on length of service
  • CPD paid days and allowance
  • L&D opportunities through the IVC Evidensia Academy
  • Enhanced family friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
  • Birthday leave
  • RCVS Membership paid
  • VDS cover
  • Discounted veterinary fees
  • Various discounts including retail & gym memberships
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Service related company sick pay
  • Initiatives focused on employee well-being
  • Relocation packages
  • Career progression opportunities
  • Free flu jabs

As a BAME and LGBT+ inclusive employer, 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.

Please use BH4100 as a reference when applying for this role.

To apply, please email your CV to Olivia via the apply button or call 07797724566 for more information.

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