Registered Veterinary Nurse required at Tower Veterinary Centre, Perth

The Role

Tower Veterinary Centre are looking for an enthusiastic, friendly and down to earth Full-Time RVN. 

Your role would involve preparing for and monitoring surgical procedures, anaesthesia, imaging and assisting the vets as required. The nurse will administer medications and fluids. There will be preparation of theatres and equipment. We are looking for a nurse to help with high quality care, patient recovery, provide excellent patient records and clear communication with others. We want to maintain and ensure a high level of cleanliness throughout the surgery. organising and ordering for dispensary. The candidate maybe keen to pursue nursing clinics within their area of expertise and confidence. There may be some reception work and an opportunity to assist with social media, if desired.

Salary and Rota 

• 5 days per week Monday-Friday 8-5
• 1 evening shift per week either 1-7.30 or split 8-1 and 5-7.30
• 1 in 6 Saturdays 8.30-4.30

We are a Vets Now partner practice so there will be no call outs but sometimes we have inpatients or emergency admits during the evening surgery requiring care. All extra hours are paid. 

Salary for the role is up to £31,000 depending on experience. 

About Us

Tower Veterinary Centre is a single site small animal practice on the outskirts of Perth in Central Scotland. We are currently undergoing extensive refurbishment. This includes new kennels, improved cat ward, imaging suite, new consultation room and refurbishment of the current consult rooms.  

We are provided with top of the range equipment; our latest purchase is a new state of the art ultrasound. We also boast a super quick digital x-ray, dental x-ray. BP monitor, endoscopes, ECG and in house laboratory. 

We have a super friendly client base with many long-standing clients. Tower Veterinary Centre has an excellent reputation, thanks to the dedication of our Vets, Nurses and reception team. Check out our Facebook and google reviews.

About the Team and Culture

Our current RVN team consist of 2 staff members who have been with us over 40 years between them. An excellent soon to be qualified SVN and 2 most trusted and much-loved ACA's. We have 4 mega receptionists and a super-woman Practice Manager. The fantastic Vet Team consists of 5 Full-time vets and 3 Part-time vets. 

Applicant Requirements 

A registered RVN with experience would be preferred but all applicants would be considered. We are extremely fortunate to be fully staffed vet-wise and we would excel to another level with an addition of another RVN to complement the Tower team 

Benefits - Subject to Pro Rata:

• Increasing holidays 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 then please get in touch. Quote BH7014 when applying for this role.

To apply, please email your CV to Margaret at margaret.oliver@ivcevidensia.com or call 07977242572 for more information.

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