We are looking for a Full-time or Part-Time Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team here at Crossways Vets, Storrington. The role includes a blend of Surgical, Kennels and Nurse clinic duties.
Our flexible approach to rota patterns and working hours truly tips the scale on your work life balance. We know that everyone has demands and priorities outside of their career and we want to make it brilliantly easy for you to strike the right balance. Whether you are looking to fix or flex your work patterns, we can find the right solution for you.
The full-time shift pattern is up to 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday between the hours of 8am – 6.30pm with a share of Saturday mornings only (about 1 in 5) and time given back in lieu. There are no out of hours required. Part-time hours will be subject to discussion.
We will also support any ambition to specialise if you want to, because we need these additional skills to help the practice to continue to grow and develop."Looking to work in a friendly, progressive, small animal practice in an area of outstanding natural beauty, then look no further!
Based at the edge of the South Downs National Park on the south coast of England, a short distance from Brighton and yet within easy reach of London, Crossways has an excellent reputation for providing the highest quality personalised care for our clients and their pets.
Facilities include laser, laparoscopy, ultrasound, dental X-ray, Digital X-ray, in-house laboratory equipment and full soft tissue and orthopaedic equipment, stem cell regenerative medicine.You will be working as part of a team with 8 other RVN's, 1 SVN ,7 Vets and 12 support staff. Our team have varied interests, with some team members undergoing further training by certificates or are already certificate holders. We currently have vets with Certificates in Small Animal Medicine and one currently studying for a Surgical Certificate. Two of our nurses have Certificates in Emergency & Critical Care and Surgical.
We believe in being part of the communities we serve and support many local eventsWe 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
- 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
- £500 CPD allowance with 22 hours paid pro rata
- Certificate support
- 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
Additional
- Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
- Pension 5% Employee/3% Employer
- Discounted staff pet care
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.
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