Night Veterinary Nurse

Night Registered Veterinary Nurse
Abivale Veterinary Group, Abingdon
Salary up to £9,500 depending on experience plus benefits

We are looking for an enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our new dedicated small animal emergency out of hours team. You will need a keen interest in critical and emergency care. You will be working alongside one of our Vets in our well-equipped RCVS accredited practice. The rota includes working 1 in 10 nights.

Here at Abivale we are dedicated to providing the highest quality veterinary services to our clients and their beloved pets, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We practice out of four surgeries in Abingdon, Didcot, Wallingford and Wantage.
Abivale is a group of practices set in a beautiful part of South Oxfordshire, surrounded by local amenities, and everything that Oxfordshire has to offer, including good links to Oxford and London whilst still being close to the countryside.
We have our own dedicated out of hours service and all our sites are RCVS accredited, and have an excellent range of equipment.

Cutting-Edge Expertise: At Abivale, we are committed to staying at the forefront of the veterinary world. Our state-of-the-art facilities boast the latest advancements, ensuring you have the resources to deliver top-notch care to our beloved animal companions.

A Supportive Family Culture: We believe that the best teams are built on trust, collaboration, and camaraderie. When you join Abivale, you become part of a close-knit family that values teamwork and encourages open communication. Together, we create a warm and inclusive environment where everyone's voice is heard.

Come and join our fantastic team!

We have a supportive team of Veterinary Surgeons, Registered Veterinary Nurses, Student Nurses, Animal Nursing Assistants, Receptionists, and Admin Staff. We encourage the sharing of ideas and contributions on a clinical, and administrative level.

Because our employees 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 balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave pro rata
• 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

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.

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Michael Middleton from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.