Senior Veterinary Nurse

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Senior Veterinary Nurse
The Cat Clinic
Southsea
Permanent, Full time
Up to £34,000 depending on experience
Posted on 26/02/#####
Senior Veterinary Nurse The Cat Clinic Salary up to £34,000 depending on experience We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced nurse to join our excellent team! The Cat Clinic is a small, friendly, feline only clinic based in Southsea, just a 15-minute stroll away from the seafront on the South Coast. Due to our Senior Nurse leaving us for a change of career, we are looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse for a senior nurse position with an opportunity to develop practice management experience. The position will give a variety of nursing along with administration work. The role is for 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday with shifts between 8 am-7 pm and 1:4 Saturday mornings, 8 am-12 pm. There are no out of hours or bank holidays as these are covered by Vets-Now. Along with this role, our great and supportive team is made up of two full-time vets, one full-time Registered Nurse, two part-time Registered Nurses, a Veterinary Care Assistant, two receptionists and a part-time Practice Manager. We have lovely clients and feline patients and the whole team is dedicated to providing the best care possible. We encourage professional development and welcome new ideas and improvements from all staff members. The clinic itself is equipped with idexx in-house blood machines, digital dental and standard x-ray machines, ultrasound, doppler, capnograph and k-laser. It is both an accredited RCVS Practice Standards Clinic as well as a listed ISFM feline-friendly clinic. Sitting on a busy high street the clinic is a stone's throw away from many pubs and restaurants as well as the Kings Theatre allowing an active social life for those who want it. The person we are seeking is someone who has a few years' experience as a Registered Veterinary Nurse, who is well organised, happy with administrative work and already has or is interested in developing some practice management skills. Ideally you will have some previous team management experience. You must have a passion for cats, and be professional, kind and motivated to work off your initiative as well as within the team. Because our employees matter 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 - Work-life balance
6.6 weeks annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
Your birthday as a paid day off
Wellbeing
Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
Private Medical Insurance
Cycle to Work scheme
Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership
Non-accidental injury support
Development
£550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid pro rata
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
Professional Memberships
VDS cover
RCVS fees
Additional
Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers
Pension 5% Employee/3% Employer
Discounted staff pet care
Apply for this jobAny questions before applying?
Speak to Nicola Grant from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.
Nicola Grant
Talent #####+44 (0)#####7 242 410
The Cat Clinic
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