Job Description

Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal
Bryn and Golborne, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Ashton-in-Makerfield, North West
Discipline: Small Animal
Full Time
Up to 29,600 p/a DOE

We are looking for a confident and enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse at Bryn and Golborne Veterinary Centre. You will be joining a thriving and dynamic practice based over two sites.

About the practice

Bryn and Golborne Veterinary Centre is a group of two practices; Bryn Veterinary Centre and Golborne Veterinary Centre. You will be based at our Bryn Vets in Ashton-in-Makerfield but will also work at our Golborne Vets in Golborne. Ashton-in-Makerfield is a town in the borough of Wigan and has many benefits including a station, motorway spur, a large town nearby and plenty of countryside walks.

We are a first opinion practice and have a varied and very busy caseload at both surgeries. We are a friendly, welcoming and supportive team of five vet surgeons, five full time nurses, two student nurses, four Client Care Advisors and a Practice Manager.

About the Role

Duties include:Admitting and discharging patients for routine operations. Keeping up to date with preventative healthcare, product knowledge and practice policies so clients can be advised accurately. Running nurse clinics. Ensuring correct disposal of clinical waste. Ensuring all SOP's are adhered to in all areas of work at all times. Ensuring effective stock control and rotation. Ensuring the highest standard of nursing care is delivered to all patients at all times. Maintaining accurate client and patient medical records at all times to include computer updates, hospital and anaesthetic forms. Being fully aware of all Health & Safety issues and read all information supplied. Being competent and adhering to practice protocols in the following tasks; monitoring anaesthetics, venepuncture, urine collection, skin scrapes, taking/processing radiographs, assist with ultrasound scanning, performing routine laboratory procedures, maintenance of tubes and drains, gowning & gloving to assist aseptically in theatre, under veterinary direction anesthetise and intubate, scale and polish teeth, administer enemas, calculate and administer medications.


You will also be involved in helping our clients take advantage of our preventative health care plans. You will have access to our extensive intranet training helping you progress in your career. You will be given a CPD allowance, uniform, and many other benefits via our Pawsome colleague benefits platform. We would love to hear from you if you think you would be a good fit with our lovely, talented and dedicated team.

Working Hours

This is a full-time role where you will work 36-40 hours per week depending on your preference, with your hours likely to be split over 4 days. Each nurse is also required to work 1 in 4 Saturdays, 9am-12 noon. There are no OOH requirements.

Because our people matter

We 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, inclusive of bank holidays Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
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Wellbeing

Private Medical Insurance Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
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Development

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
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Professional Memberships

VDS cover RCVS fees
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Colleague Benefits

Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice
Bryn and Golborne, Ashton-in-Makerfield
1 Downall Green Road, Ashton-In-Makerfield, Ashton-in-Makerfield, WN4 0DH, United Kingdom

Animals treated

Dogs, cats & small pets
At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, 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.

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Connor Parr from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.#

Talent Partner - Graduates

Connor Parr

connor.parr@ivcevidensia.com