BH Number: 12051
Practice: Wendover Heights
Town: Aylesbury
County: Buckinghamshire
Postcode: HP22 5PN
Job Title: Equine Veterinary Nurse
Contract: FT/PERMANENT
Hours: 40
Equine Veterinary Nurse | Wendover Heights Vets, Halton | Salary up to £34,000 depending on experience plus a relocation allowance up to £1,000
We are looking for a Full-Time Registered Veterinary Nurse / Equine Veterinary Nurse to join our well-established mixed practice within our Equine unit. Our main surgery is based in Halton, just outside of Wendover, with our branch surgery being on the Prestwood/Great Missenden border, both in leafy Buckinghamshire. The Halton (main surgery) borders Wendover Woods and is surrounded by beautiful scenery (including a fantastic sunset on a good day!), we encourage staff to get out at lunchtime for a scenic walk with their dogs which we have specific facilities for during the working day.
We are looking for an equine Nurse who enjoys all aspects of their job, equine experience for this role is essential.
About the rota
As a practice we still offer our own OOH service and therefore some weekend inpatient cover will be required. A typical working week comprises of 5 working days with variable 8 hour shifts between 8am and 7pm, some overnight inpatient care may also be required (additional OOH retainer fees may be paid on top of agreed upon salary).
Bring your dog to work!
We have staff kennels so you are able to bring your dog to work. Not only does it mean that you do not have to worry about your dog being at home alone on those busy days, but you can also get out of the building at lunch time. Stretch your legs in the scenic countryside!
Want to know more about us?
We are a busy mixed practice based just outside of Wendover, a small market town with great transport links to London and the rest of the country via train. Our branch surgery is situated in Great Missenden and is easily accessible from the main practice by car. Transport links from here are also excellent, with a mainline train enabling you to easily access London.
At our equine clinic we have excellent facilities with access to x-ray, ultrasound, gastroscope, endoscope, laser and dentistry equipment, we also share a well-equipped laboratory with our small animal team. We are also lucky enough that our equine clinic comprises of 6 stables, work up area (including stocks), theatre, trot up and lunge area and also have fenced paddocks for inpatient use.
Come and join our friendly and supportive team!
Our nursing team is currently made up of 16 Registered Veterinary Nurses (both Equine and Small Animal), 4 Student Veterinary Nurses, and 1 Veterinary Care Assistant. We also have 5 Equine vets and 13 SA Vets as well as an onsite Hydrotherapist and Physiotherapist. We have a wonderful and collaborative team and very much encourage nurses to take their interests further and support further training. Several members of our nursing team have advanced certificates in various areas – such as Equine Behaviour, Surgical Nursing, Anaesthesia, Medical Nursing, Exotic Nursing, Feline Nursing, Behaviour, Nutrition and Emergency & Critical Care.
Because our employees matter
We all know that veterinary practice can be stressful, and we therefore provide lunch to all staff members so that you have one less thing to worry about!
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
• 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 3 days paid pro rata
• 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 Memberships
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees
Additional
• Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
• Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care
As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, 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.
For a confidential chat or to discuss this role in more detail, please contact Michael Middleton, Talent Partner, on michael.middleton@ivcevidensia.com / 07977242613. Reference BH12051.