We are looking for a qualified RVN to work 24-32 hours per week on a 12-month fixed-term contract, we would consider someone newly qualified, to join our friendly and cohesive team. You will work closely with the rest of our clinical and support team in promoting high standards of client and patient care.  This role will primarily be based in Wallingford but shifts will need to be carried out in our other branches.

We are a well-established, small animal practice in South Oxfordshire. We practice out of four surgeries in Abingdon, Didcot, Wallingford and Wantage. This role is mainly based at our Wallingford and Abingdon sites. 

We have a varied caseload, and the role includes general nursing duties, anaesthesia, radiology, ultrasonography, and hospital inpatient care as we are a 24-hour emergency care provider. The role is a 24-32 hours per week over 3 or 4 days with 8 hour shifts, 1 in 5 weekends Saturday and Sunday with TOIL for weekends worked. There is no out-of-hours work as we have a dedicated night team who cover this. Bank holidays are on a rota basis. 

 At Abivale we have a range of equipment including ultrasound, x-ray, endoscope, dental x-ray, and a lab where we do a variety of in-house blood work. We are the 24-hour emergency care provider for the surrounding area and have a dedicated night team of vets and nurses. The main practice in Abingdon is in walking distance to the historic town centre of Abingdon, Oxfordshire.

Our team currently consists of 9 Vets, 8 RVNs, 3 SVNs, 7 receptionists and 3 ANAs along with an admin team. We are also a nurse training practice. We are a very friendly and welcoming team and would want someone proactive who also has a good sense of humour. 

We actively encourage and support all our staff in their professional and personal development as we are a a nurse training practice.

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

*Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday 

*Private medical insurance

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

*Cycle to Work scheme

*Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing

*Non-accidental injury support

*£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

*Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers

*Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer

*Discounted staff pet care

£0 - £25,250 a year