Locum Veterinary Nurse (VETSEEK-39663)
Honiton, Devon
6 to 12 months
Veterinary Nurse
£25,000 to £27,000 pro rata
Part time / Maternity Cover
Job description
Permanent Veterinary Nurse - Honiton, Devon
- Are you a qualified and RCVS registered veterinary nurse?
- Are you looking for a new opportunity in Devon?
We are recruiting on behalf of a small animal practice in Honiton, Devon for a Locum Veterinary Nurse to provide maternity leave cover on a fixed term basis for 6 to 12 months. This role is part time for 32 hours per week with shifts between 8am and 7pm, along with 1 in 4 Saturdays with time off in lieu. There will be no OOH work or on-call duties.
Key details
- Type: Small animal
- Hours: Part time, 32 hours per week, shifts between 8am and 7pm
- Weekends: 1 in 4 Saturdays, time off in lieu
- OOH: None
- Branch work: N/A
- Computer system: Merlin
- Team: 3 vets, 3 RVNs, 1 SVN and a supportive non-clinical team
About the role
- Your duties will involve nurse clinics, assisting the vets in surgery, anaesthesia, inpatient care and nurse clinics
- You will play a vital role in promoting preventative health care and educating clients in this area
About them
- The practice is home to 3 vets, 3 RVNs, 1 SVN and a supportive non-clinical team
- They offer a wide range of modern veterinary services and diagnostics, including x-rays and dentistry
- They promote a supportive and inclusive culture which can be felt within their working environment
About you
- You will be dedicated to providing the best care and making a difference to the clinic
- You must share their commitment to providing the best care, while looking for ways to make improvements
- You will be a team player
- You will be eager to learn in a progressive and supportive environment
Package
- Salary: Up to £27,000 pro rata, commensurate to experience
- Holidays: 6.6 weeks annual leave, increasing with service and birthday off pro rata
- CPD: Generous allowance of £550 with 3 days to attend
- Memberships: RCVS and VDS fees paid
- Bonus scheme
- Medical insurance
- Workplace pension
- Family friendly policies
- Employee wellbeing programmes
- Ongoing learning and development platforms available
Must haves:
- RCVS registered and qualified or soon to be
- Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
- Have excellent verbal and written communication skills
What happens next?
CLICK APPLY NOW or if you have any pre-application questions or if this role is not quite right for you, please contact the Vet Seekers team (details below) to discuss your veterinary career aspirations further.
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