Job Description

Fancy a role with no OOH on the beautiful South England coast?

Come and work with us at Natterjacks!

We're excited to welcome a part-time RVN to our wonderful team at our Poole branch.

You will be working in a genuinely friendly practice in picturesque Dorset, minutes from the sea. Our growing small animal practice has all the mod cons and toys including an in-house CT scanner. Both of our sites in Poole and Bournemouth are close to the beach, with easy access to all that the Jurassic coast, Dorset countryside and the New Forest have to offer.

What we can offer you:

Part-time, permanent position - 24 hours per week Working days - ideally over 3 days, 9.30am -6.30pm with 1 hour lunch, Mondays essential. There may be some degree of flexibility in other days/times - chat to us about possible options 1:4 Saturdays worked as overtime - 8.00am - 1.00pm No out of hours and we are closed on bank holidays - making for a great work life balance!!

Salary - up to 32,000 FTE (20,200 pro rata) depending on experience


You will have a varied role including consulting, theatre work and inpatient care.


We love supporting your development! You'll have a standard CPD allowance of 600 per year and if you're looking to take on extra qualifications, certificates, or progress your career additional funding may be available to help you achieve your goals

So, why Natterjacks?

Be part of an amazing team - a friendly, supportive group of vets, nurses, and colleagues who genuinely enjoy working together A mix of experience and interests - creating a vibrant, collaborative environment Plenty of social fun (we're a close-knit team) - from regular nights out to paddleboarding sessions Shared hobbies and activities - dog walking, running, cycling, photography, board games, music, and festivals Inclusive friendly environment

Bring your personality and passions - whatever makes you unique will be embraced at Natterjacks!

Some quotes from our wonderful team:

Natterjacks is truly the most amazing place to work. I feel so lucky to be part of its amazing team of kind, fantastic people. Natterjacks has fully supported and encouraged my learning and training despite me being in my later years. I thank my lucky stars daily for finding this opportunity and being accepted to work at Natterjacks, it's brilliant!! -

(RVN)

I love working at Natterjacks for many reasons! One being the team spirit and morale - we always pull together, and the dynamic of vets and nurses works very well! The vets at the practice trust the nursing staff and I feel I use my qualification to the best possible limits performing schedule 3 tasks daily resulting in high job satisfaction. I work with some of my best friends which makes work a lovely place to be! As a practice we are professional and caring for both patients and clients and we also know how to have fun! -

(RVN)

As part of the Vetpartners family alongside an excellent salary you will also have access to the fantastic benefits:

6.6 weeks holiday per annum Health Shield - wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments - from dentistry to sports massage RCVS Membership paid plus one other membership subscription VDS cover Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay Discounted veterinary fees Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay 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

We work hard to be a

great place to work

and as the newly awarded Employer of the Year, VetPartners offers a supportive, progressive environment where you can thrive.