We are currently looking for a Small Animal Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly team at Churchfield Veterinary Centre in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. 

As a Registered Veterinary Nurse, you will play an essential role in supporting our veterinary team in a range of clinical tasks, including assisting with various surgical procedures, promoting dental care, and providing consultations for health checks and general care.

We are a small animal practice based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, with excellent commuter access, located just five minutes from Junction 37 of the M1 motorway. Our small animal department focuses on delivering high-quality first-opinion care, working cases up to a high standard across orthopaedic, soft tissue and dental surgery, as well as internal medicine investigations.

The clinic is well equipped with modern facilities, including digital radiography, colour Doppler ultrasound, endoscopy, comprehensive dentistry equipment, and an in-house laboratory. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional client care, supported by a friendly, experienced team and a strong culture of collaboration and veterinary support.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, friendly, well-organised, and self-motivated individual with experience in practice, who works well as part of a team. Strong communication skills are essential, and experience as a clinical coach would be an advantage. We actively support and encourage professional development across all areas of first opinion small animal practice.

This is a full-time role, but we welcome applications from candidates seeking part-time hours. Shifts fall between 8:00am and 7:00pm, Monday to Friday, and flexible working arrangements can be discussed.

The position includes a 1-in-5 Saturday morning rota. There are no out-of-hours commitments, though some evening inpatient care may be necessary.

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 

*Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

*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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