Registered Veterinary Nurse required at Well House Vets in Crowborough, East Sussex

The Role

If you like a challenge, a role where every day is different whilst working alongside friendly supportive colleagues, then this could be the role for you. Some examples of the day-to-day duties include, assisting the operating vet in theatre, supporting clients in clinics, or encouraging the recovery of our clients in the wards. 

This a full-time position working over 5 days, shift patterns vary and can be fairly flexible, but consist of either 8am-5pm, 9am-6pm or 10am-7pm. Plus 1:3 Saturdays (8am-5pm), but no OOH. 

Salary

Salary for the role is up to £26,000 per annum depending on experience.

About Us

Well House is a two-branch practice nestled on the outskirts of Winnie the Pooh country, Ashdown Forest. Our Tunbridge Wells practice is well placed for the historic pantiles and its busy social scene. Both practices have main line train stations to London, Gatwick airport is just 40 minutes away and the coast, Brighton, is also only 40 minutes away. Both practices have excellent facilities, dedicated dental suite, dog and cat wards, ultrasound, endoscopy, digital x-ray and capnograph to name a few! 

Team and Culture

We are a 5 Vet practice over two branches, 1 Head Nurse, 3 RVN's, 3 SVN's and a team of support staff. We enjoy socialising and do just that at cake Friday in practice. We also support various local animal charities as a team. We have a supportive and encouraging culture in practice and have embedded a culture that thrives on this.

Applicant Requirements

We are looking for people who enjoy the unpredictability of the role, people who will thrive on the unexpected. They must be flexible, enjoy sharing their knowledge and supporting other members of the team. The candidates must be qualified RVN’s, and clinical coach experience would be desirable. An interest in Dentals would be great and an interest in clinics and developing client relationships would be favoured. Full UK driving licence is required due to our two sites.

Benefits (subject to pro rata)

• 4 weeks paid holiday not including bank holidays
• 3 days paid CPD leave
• £550 CPD allowance per annum
• RCVS Membership paid
• Service based holiday entitlement increases
• VDS cover
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
• Enhanced paternity pay
• Birthday leave
• Discounted veterinary fees
• My Benefits - various discounts including retail & gym memberships
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Pension
• CPD/training support
• Paid bereavement leave
• Company sick pay
• Employee opinion survey
• Free uniform in a number of roles
• Annual pay reviews
• Social events
• Academy & Leadership courses
• Focus 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. 

If this position is of interest to you then please get in touch and quote reference BH6892.

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.