Registered Veterinary Nurse required at Highcroft Vets

About 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. In 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

Salary for the role is up to £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 and a 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.

Team and Culture

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

Qualified RVN with experience in a small animal clinic. Cheerful and motivated, with drive and enthusiasm to fit into 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. A 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

As a BAME and LGBTQ+ 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. 

If this position is of interest to you please get in touch and quote reference BH6048.

To apply, please email your CV to Olivia at olivia.heaton-tisdale@ivcevidensia.com by clicking the apply button or call 07797724566 for more information.