Registered Veterinary Nurse

Registered Veterinary Nurse
Otter Vets, Sidmouth
Salary up to £30,000 depending on experience plus a relocation allowance up to £1,000.

Join us at Otter Vets!

Otter Vets, Sidmouth and Ottery St Mary are looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team. The role will involve all first opinion nursing duties with shifts being split between consults and operating.

Rota patterns that work for you

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.

This is a full-time permanent role working 40 hours per week. We can offer either 4 x 10-hour days or 5 x 8-hour days. Either 8 am-6 pm or 9 am-6 pm depending on the chosen shift pattern.
1:4 Saturdays shift 8.30-1.00 pm to include on-call (Vet has a phone, nurse to check inpatients or be called in if needed). A day off in lieu is provided the following week. We are also happy to consider part-time applicants.

About our fantastic practice and team!

Otter Vets has two branches based in the coastal town of Sidmouth and the market town of Ottery St Mary in Devon. We are a mixed practice providing veterinary care with a community feel for Pets, Farms and Equine animals. We encourage nurse consults and would like to build this area of the practice.

We currently have 6 Veterinary Surgeons and 4 Nurses who work between both sites.
Our team is established in the community and takes part in a variety of charity events including running a fun dog show, coffee mornings and Christmas stalls.

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

• £550 CPD allowance with 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
• Discounted staff pet car

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