Registered Veterinary Nurse

2 weeks ago


Penzance, United Kingdom Simply Vets Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for a Veterinary Nurse to join the fantastic team here at our RCVS accredited Veterinary Practice. Located in the Cornish coastal town of Penzance, you won't be short of breath-taking scenery
We take great pride in upholding our well-established and highly regarded reputation, built over 130 years In that time, we have built relationships with generations of families and their pets, and we're committed to continuing to provide a warm, friendly, and reliable service for generations to come.
We're constantly investing in equipment, technology, and training opportunities to ensure we provide the highest standard of care possible.
The Role:
Permanent or maternity cover - open to what contract type you prefer
We do have the ability to provide you with 40 working hours per week but if you are after part time hours or need some flexibility let us know what works for you
Shift patterns for FTE are a 50/50 mix of early (8am - 4.30pm) and late shifts (10am-6.30pm)
FTE is primarily Mon-Fri but there is a Sat morning rota - max of 1 in 4 with TOIL the following Friday
No OOH's
The ideal candidate will be:
A qualified RVN with enthusiasm and drive, keen to be part of a team of vets and nurses with a focus on good work-life balance and a friendly work environment.
Confident working in all areas of veterinary nursing, but with scope to develop any particular areas of interest.
Ability/desire to mentor/support students/VCA's would be a bonus but not essential.
About us:
We are an 18 vet mixed animal practice, with our daytime team of 9 nurses and night team of 3 nurses working on the small animal side of the business.
We have a very supportive, helpful and close-knit team here and are looking for someone likeminded to join us
The team are an enthusiastic, motivated and dedicated bunch of professionals, committed to providing the very best care possible.
Here's what our team have to say:
"A supportive and friendly team with a real family feel"
"An enthusiastic and passionate team who take their work seriously but are always up for a laugh"
"A great work life balance with plenty of work socials to engage in"
The Area:
Penzance, the largest town in West Cornwall is famous for its historic port and ancient market town. Boasting award winning restaurants and cafes, plenty of independent shops and galleries there is plenty to see and do. For the outdoorsy types the magnificent local countryside offers great walking and cycling routes and the glorious coastline is ideal for surfing, kayaking and fishing.
This practice lies in the centre of it all with easy access to all local amenities, it sits right on the local bus routes and in close distance to Penzance train station.
Benefits of being part of the team:
Salary - up to £30,000 (pro rata) depending on experience
6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays
£600.00 CPD allowance per annum (pro rata)
Health Shield - wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments - from dentistry to sports massage,
RCVS Membership paid
One other membership subscription
VDS cover
Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay, discounted veterinary fees
My Perks - offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment and much more
Cycle to work scheme
CPD/training support
Company sick pay
Colleague engagement survey
Annual pay reviews
Focus on employee wellbeing
Career progression opportunities
If this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear from you

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