We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Thanet Vets. We have a varied level of experience and we can accept a newly qualified nurse.

 

 

Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and that's why we know that work-life balance is vital in supporting our people to be their best selves. We are offering a full-time position working 40 hours per week over 4 days within 7:30 am and 8pm with 1:4 Saturday mornings 8am to 2pm (with a view to change to 1:5 Saturday mornings) and no OOH!

 

 

Thanet Vets has been a cornerstone of the Southeast coast community for over 60 years, providing exceptional care to pets and their owners. Our main branch in Margate, along with our satellite consulting branch in Birchington, offers a range of services including digital radiography, ultrasound, in-house laboratory, endoscopy, and bronchoscopy. We're proud to be a well-equipped practice dedicated to delivering high-quality care to our patients. Beyond our professional duties, we value team camaraderie and socialise outside of work, fostering a supportive and collaborative culture.

 

 

Join our close-knit team of veterinary professionals, which consists of 5.5 vets and 7 RVNs with a range of experience levels. We will soon be welcoming a Student Nurse to the team. In addition, we have 7.5 support team members, including a Director of Practice who is also one of our RVNs. With certificate holders in Anaesthesia and Analgesia, and ongoing pursuit of further qualifications in diagnostic imaging, soft tissue surgery, and ophthalmology, our team is committed to excellence and continuous learning. We're looking for individuals who share our values of enthusiasm, kindness, and teamwork, with excellent communication skills to contribute to our positive work environment.

 

Here are a couple of testimonials from our team, sharing their experiences of working at Thanet Vets:

 

“I’ve started working for Thanet Vets in August 2023 after a longer break from Veterinary Nursing.

I was made very welcomed and felt part of the team straight away.

Everybody was and is very supportive when any questions arise.

We often arrange to meet outside of work for a long lunch to recharge the batteries and just simply to put the world to rights.”

— Julia Voigt, RVN

 

“I joined the practice in November 2023 to complete the final part of my veterinary nursing degree, and I couldn’t have asked for a more supportive team. From the very beginning, I felt like part of the family. I’ve learned so much, grown in confidence, and even adopted my cat Millie—who came to us as a stray and instantly stole my heart. Becoming a registered veterinary nurse here has been such a rewarding journey, both professionally and personally.”

— Ciara, RVN

 

 

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 -

 

*6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays

 

*Private Medical Insurance

*Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline 

*Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay

*Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing 

 

*£550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid CPD leave pro rata

*Certificate support

*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

 

*VDS cover

*RCVS fees

 

*Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well 

*Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria

*Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you

*Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers

*Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice

 

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