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We are seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse for our small animal general practice based in Kilbarchan.
The role will be varied and include anaesthesia, nurse consults, surgical prep nurse, lab work, inpatient care, imaging, K-laser therapy and assisting with procedures. You will be working alongside a well-established qualified nursing team with a student nurse in addition.
The ideal candidate will be committed to providing quality care to their patients and able to be warm and empathetic towards our clients in times of need.
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.
The role will be across 4 days per week with the usual shift pattern being 8.30am-7pm, but we can be flexible for the right candidate. Our nurses also participate in a Saturday rota working approximately 1 in 4 Saturday mornings 9am-1pm.
About Kilbarchan Veterinary Practice
Kilbarchan Vets has been established over 35 years and is located in the centre of a beautiful leafy conservation village with a strong community feel. There are great transport links with us being close to Glasgow Airport and only 20 minutes’ drive to Glasgow city centre, and 30 minutes from Loch Lomond and the coast. The practice is 5 minutes’ walk from the local park allowing us to make the most of the weather during our lunch breaks.
We have a wide range of modern equipment including up to date Idexx biochemistry and haematology analysers, in house microscope, ultrasound, endoscope, digital x-ray, dental x-rays, blood pressure and capnography, K-laser, fluid pumps, Bair Hugger and oxygen tent.
The building has 3 consulting rooms including a nurse consult room, a newly refurbished waiting room, prep area with tub table, theatre, and a separate lab and pharmacy. We have an enclosed garden at the rear to take our inpatients out to toilet. For staff the upstairs has a staff room and kitchen facility.
Meet our team
As we have been established for so long in Kilbarchan we are lucky to have a lovely, bonded client base and most of our clients are dedicated to the care of their pets and proactive in providing preventative healthcare.
There are 6 Veterinary Surgeons and 4 Registered Veterinary Nurses plus one Student Nurse as well as our Reception team and Practice Manager. Our nursing team are currently undertaking certificates in anaesthesia, surgery and nutrition. We believe we can provide a supportive and friendly environment to any new member of staff, with a practice culture that is open to new ideas and passionate about improving patient care and clinical standards.
We run regular post op complication audits and adjust our protocols accordingly. We are working on improving sustainability in the practice. The nurses hold regular nurse meetings in addition to our full team clinical meetings.
What we offer
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 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.