Registered Veterinary Nurse

Registered Veterinary Nurse
Rhodes Vets, Kingsthorpe
Salary up to £31,000 depending on experience plus benefits

We are looking for a confident and enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse who has a passion for the care of our patients and owners alike! A proactive, friendly team player, your duties will include consultations, anaesthesia, overseeing inpatient care, maintaining clinical standards, facilitating efficient team communication, in house laboratory work, and assisting the Vet with diagnostics including the use of brand-new digital x-ray and dental x-ray, ultrasound and endoscope.

Flex your work life balance

Our people are at the heart of everything that we do, that’s why we know that work-life balance is vital in supporting our people to be their best selves. Our flexible approach to rota patterns and working hours offers a balance that truly flexes with you and your lifestyle no matter what stage you are in your career.

We are flexible to discuss full or part time hours. There is a minimum requirement to take part in a Saturday morning rota on a 1 in 4 basis, 8am to 1pm. There are no out-of-hours. As we are actively trying to increase our nurse consultations at our branch surgery, on occasion, there may be a need to travel to our other branch a short distance away, a driving license and own car would be needed.

Explore a world of opportunity!

Northampton is a vibrant town surrounded by beautiful countryside with great transport links to London and Birmingham. Rhodes has been well-established in Northampton since 1958! Across our large premises in Kingsthorpe and our smaller consulting premises in Far Cotton, we have a loyal client base and some very long-standing employees!
Kingsthorpe is a large building, and our large RCVS Tier 2 premises was recently refurbished. With comfortable staff areas, large, light, and airy consulting rooms and large waiting areas - separate for cats and dogs. We are well stocked with a brand-new digital x-ray and new dental x-ray, ultrasound, endoscope, and in-house lab. We have a large kennel area, dedicated dental suite and large theatre with a multi-parameter machine.

Join a collaborative and experienced team

You will join our team of 2 Veterinary Surgeons (with 2 currently on maternity leave!) 2 Registered Veterinary Nurses, a third-year Student Nurse and our Veterinary Care Assistant, alongside our dedicated Reception staff, many of whom have been with Rhodes Vets for years. One of our Vets has a certificate in Medicine, and another holds a certificate in imaging and ultrasound. As a team we enjoy social activities and have attended the local horror maze, Lazer Tag and local pubs and restaurants.

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
• 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

• £500 CPD allowance for 24 hours 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

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.

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.