Job Description

Student Veterinary Nurse
Park Veterinary Centre, Watford, Watford, South East
Discipline: Clinical Support
Full Time
Up to 25,484.71 DOE

We are looking for a new SVN to join our current team!

An opportunity for a Student Veterinary Nurse position has become available. This vacancy is open to candidates who are wishing to start their nursing career as well as first- and second-year students who have already started their training.

This position would offer the opportunity for hands-on experience in all aspects of veterinary nursing to include animal husbandry, radiography, anaesthesia, client care and laboratory work under supervision. You will be supported by our team of vets, nurses and support staff.

Training at college takes place over 30-36 months. To meet the entry requirements of college a minimum of 5 GCSEs (grade A-C or 9-4) including English Language, Maths and Science is required.

We are looking for a proactive candidate who is enthusiastic to begin their career in veterinary nursing. The ideal candidate would enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and be ready get involved! Great timekeeping and communication skills are valued attributes.

We are part of a large practice with a busy caseload. We see a variety of small animal patients including exotics. We have a range of up-to-date equipment including, digital x-ray, dental x-ray, ultrasound, laparoscopic and endoscopic equipment.

This is a full-time position, working 40 hours per week over 5 days, with a 1 in 4 Saturday rota. You will be required to attend college one day a week. The training centre we are affiliated with is the college of animal welfare situated in North London.

In addition to a competitive salary, you will benefit from:

6.6 weeks annual leave Additional annual leave for your birthday which will be added to your holiday allowance Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/ paternity/ adoption/ shared parental and surrogacy pay Cycle to work scheme Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing Non-accidental injury support Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers Pension scheme Discounted staff pet care
Park Veterinary Centre, Watford
256 Cassiobury Drive, Watford, Watford, WD17 3PA, United Kingdom

Animals treated

Dogs, cats & small pets
Exotic Friendly
Rabbit Friendly
Chicken Friendly