Job Description

Lady Dane Veterinary Centre has an opportunity for a Part or Full time Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our well-established practices in Faversham and Whitstable, Kent.

We are looking for an enthusiastic RVN to join as one of our team of 3 vets, 3 nurses, 4 receptionists and a practice manager, within our small animal practices at our long-standing centres.

Your day will be varied covering theatre, schedule 3, dental radiography, nurse consultations, ultrasound, digital radiography, laboratory, dispensing, infection control and puppy parties, whilst maintaining high standards of clinical and patient care.

About us

Our well-equipped practices have digital radiography, endoscopy, ultrasound, doppler, in house idexx laboratories, multiparameter machines, tonometry and dental x-ray. The practices are located 13 minutes' drive apart and our newly refurbished Whitstable site is a 2-minute walk from the beach front and has easy access to the town centre, train station and Thanet Way. Whitstable is known for its many novelty shops and its annual Oyster festival.

Our Faversham practice is a large purpose-built centre and few minutes' drive from the busy town centre with various restaurants and has easy links to the Thanet way.

Working hours

Hours are 08:00 to 18:30 Tuesday, Wednesday and Fridays with 1:4 Saturdays from 08:00-16:00 however Full-time applicants can also apply.

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 balance6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays pro rata


WellbeingPrivate 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


Development550 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


Professional MembershipsVDS cover RCVS fees


Colleague BenefitsCompany 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


Salary of up to 28,400 pa DOE