Veterinary Nurse

About Vetisco

Vetisco is a well-established, community-based veterinary practice in West Oxfordshire, providing high-quality clinical care to our clients and their pets.

We are seeking a qualified Veterinary Nurse to join our experienced and dedicated team, offering a unique opportunity for a full-time or part-time role with a focus on work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the operations diary to ensure smooth day-to-day running of the practice
• Take radiographs to support diagnostic procedures
• Monitor anaesthetics to ensure patient safety
• Care for inpatients, providing individualized attention and support
• Provide clinical advice to clients, offering expert guidance and reassurance
• Assist the veterinary and reception teams, working collaboratively to deliver exceptional patient care

Work-Life Balance

We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer a flexible approach to rota patterns and working hours, allowing you to tailor your schedule to suit your needs.

Our full-time Veterinary Nurses work 5 x 8-hour shifts per week, with the option to work part-time or full-time. We also offer:

• 4pm finishes 3 days a week
• No out-of-hours duties required
• 1:6 weekends with Time Off In Lieu (TOIL)

About Our Practice

Vetisco is a single-site, small animal practice with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality care. We have invested in the latest equipment, including digital x-ray, dental x-ray, ultrasound, and in-house Idexx machines.

Our clients are at the heart of everything we do, and we pride ourselves on providing a welcoming and supportive environment for all pets and their owners.

Benefits

• 6.6 weeks annual leave, plus additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including non-accidental injury support
• £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid CPD leave 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
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees
• Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers
• Pension - 5% Employee/3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care

Salary

Up to £33,000 DOE