Job Specifications
Registered Veterinary Nurse, Maternity Cover (12-month Fixed-Term Contract)
Fivelands Veterinary Centre, Moseley
Salary up to £32,000 DOE
Full-time, 40 hours per week, part-time/job share considered
Join a Friendly, Supportive Nursing Team in a Busy Small Animal Practice
We are looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our fantastic nursing team at Fivelands Veterinary Centre on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. This is a great opportunity to join a well-established, supportive practice with a varied caseload and a strong team culture.
Ideally, we are looking for someone to work full time, 40 hours per week, however part-time or job share arrangements will be happily considered.
The role
This is a hands-on and varied nursing role, covering all aspects of small animal practice. Your duties will include theatre work, nurse consultations, inpatient care, dental procedures and reception duties. Our nurses are actively encouraged to use their skills fully, including carrying out Stage 1 dentals and dental radiography.
No two days are the same, and you will be supported to get involved across a wide range of procedures and cases, making this a rewarding and engaging role for an RVN who enjoys variety.
Hours and rota
The full-time role is 40 hours per week, with a mix of shift patterns including approximately 8:00am to 7:30pm, 8:00am to 2:00pm and 8:00am to 4:30pm. There is a 1 in 4 Saturday rota, working 8:30am to 5:30pm.
There is no out-of-hours work, and we are a 100 percent small animal practice.
About Us
You will be joining a friendly and supportive nursing team made up of 10 RVNs, 1 student veterinary nurse and 2 VCAs, working across three sites within our nine-vet practice. You will be primarily based at our main branch in Moseley, just outside Birmingham city centre, which is our busiest and most vibrant site.
We are well equipped with dental X-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy and laparoscopic equipment, allowing us to perform a wide range of procedures in-house. We are proud to be an ISFM Silver Status practice and have certificate holders in Feline Medicine and Dentistry, alongside vets currently studying for certificates in Internal Medicine and Surgery. We also provide referral-level abdominal and cardiac ultrasound, offering excellent learning opportunities.
Alongside a strong clinical focus, we have a genuinely lovely team culture, with regular nurse, clinical and practice meetings, often accompanied by pizza, fruit and cakes, and a real emphasis on everyone having their voice heard.
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for a qualified RVN who is enthusiastic, team-oriented and keen to deliver high standards of patient care. Whether you are looking to broaden your experience or simply enjoy working within a supportive, well-equipped practice, we would love to hear from you.
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 Of Up To £32,000 DOE, You Will Benefit From
Work-life balance
6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
Your birthday as a paid day off
Wellbeing
Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay
Private Medical Insurance
Cycle to Work scheme
Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership
Non-accidental injury support
Development
£550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid leave pro rata
Certificate support
Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
Access to Vetlexicon, our online encyclopaedia provider
All our Vets and Nurses can apply for research funding
Infection Prevention and Control Programme
Quality Improvement Programme
Professional memberships
VDS cover
RCVS fees
Additional Benefits
Pawsome Benefits, reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with hundreds of retailers
Pension, 5 percent employee and 3 percent employer contribution
Discounted staff pet care
£0 - £32,000 a year
Up to £32,000 DOE
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