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Form of workAbout Us
Ryder-Davies & Partners is an independent veterinary practice established since 1973, with an aim to provide a professional, caring, veterinary service to our clients and their animals.
We pride ourselves on the high-quality work our team carries out at our practices and have comprehensive in-house diagnostics including blood machines, x-ray, ultrasound, and multiparameter monitoring, alongside endoscopy and laparoscopy kit available across our branches. Nurses engage in all aspects of care including anaesthesia, surgical nursing, diagnostics, inpatient care, and nurse clinics. We encourage our nurses to become clinical coaches to help train the next generation of RVNs.
Our vets are friendly, dedicated and highly experienced. We have an excellent support team of nurses and receptionists who are dedicated and committed to providing the highest standard of care to our clients and their animals. Although we have over eighty members of staff working across our four branches, we are a close-knit team and hold social events of all shapes and sizes throughout the year.
We are based in the beautiful coastal Suffolk area which offers stunning views, wonderful walks, and picturesque market towns. We are perfectly positioned with excellent transport links to London and only an hour away from Stansted and Norwich Airports.
The Role
As a Deputy Head/Senior Veterinary Nurse, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality care to our animal patients and supporting both the Head Nurse and Nursing team. You will be collaborating with an experienced team of vets with varied interests, many of whom are working towards or are already certificate holders. Our nursing team is highly skilled and has equally varied areas of special interest. Our support team of animal care assistants, receptionists and administrative staff provide the highest standard of care for both patients and clients.
This is a full-time role worked as a 38-hour week comprising four days of 8am to 6.30pm plus one in three Saturday mornings - 8am to 1pm. Weekend daytime OOH shifts are worked on a rota basis and currently run at approximately 1:12 full weekends.
Successful Candidate
The ideal candidate will be experienced, confident, and committed to providing a high level of veterinary care. We’re looking for a friendly and enthusiastic team player who is innovative and passionate about personal, professional, and business growth.
The Package
● Competitive salary
● 28 days annual leave including bank holidays (pro-rata)
● Certificates encouraged and funded
● Company Pension scheme
● Company sick pay
● Paid CPD (pro-rata)
● Paid RCVS fees
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