Are you looking to further develop your skill set and become part of a close-knit and talented team? Our thriving and friendly small animal practice in Torquay is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join us.
About the role:
Our purpose-built practice is equipped with a dedicated theatre, digital x-rays, ultrasound, dental x-rays and IDEXX haematology, biochemistry, blood morphology and urine sediment analysers. Our busy practice offers advanced in-house surgical, medical, imaging and dental services allowing for a true all-round general practice experience.
We have a varied and interesting caseload ranging from soft tissue surgery, medical workups, orthopaedic surgery and dentistry. We also have a focus on preventative health care, working with our clients to keep their pets happy and healthy. As a result of this, you can expect to use and develop your skills in things such as bandage changes, nurse clinics, schedule three procedures, radiography, anaesthetics etc. By joining us we want you to be able to use your nursing skills to their full potential, with the support of a brilliant team. The right candidate will be given the opportunity to further their learning through nursing certificates.
Ideally this is a full-time position with just 1 in 5 weekends (Saturday mornings in practice / Saturday afternoon & Sunday on call) with time off in lieu, no out-of-hours.
A bit more about us:
You’ll be joining a team made up of 4 vets, who collectively have over 40 years’ experience between them, 3 registered veterinary nurse, 1 student nurses, 2 veterinary care assistants, 3 client care advisors and 1 practice manager. We’re a close-knit, collaborative team with a great sense of humour.
What our team has to say:
Polly Poole-Birrell, Student veterinary nurse:” I started working with Vets4Pets Torquay just over one year ago. I started with no previous veterinary knowledge, but since then they have welcomed me with open arms and have helped me to progress every day. I am now going onto do veterinary nurse training in January and looking forward to progressing more with this supportive team. “
The benefits bit:
And there’s more!
We also benefit from an ideal location, based in the scenic coastal town of Torquay. With a strong infrastructure and as part of the English Riviera, it has something for everyone to enjoy ranging from water sport activities to the theatre, café and restaurant culture, as well as having several reputable schools. Torquay is also well connected with the local train station (GWR) nearby and just a short drive from the M5 and Exeter Airport as well as Plymouth ferry port.
For an informal confidential chat, please contact Ryan on southvets@vets4pets.com
Location TQ2 7AP
We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!
Since 1991, when we were a wholesaler with a team of just 15, we’ve been focused on getting better every day. By putting pets before profit, working as a team and taking pride in everything we do, we’ve grown into a 451 store network with more than 8,913 colleagues working in our Stores, Grooming Salons, Distribution Centres and Support Office.
We are the UK’s leading pet specialist, providing pet owners with all their product needs, as well as our Vets for Pets practices and Grooming salons. We support our colleagues to work with pride and passion, to bring honesty and integrity to work every day, and to do it all with a sense of fun and fearlessness. We never shy away from having the important conversations and doing what we say we’ll do.
Our values and behaviours are practiced daily across the business and are what really makes us an enjoyable, exciting place to work. We're always striving to develop and reward our colleagues with an extensive in-house series of training programmes, wellbeing initiatives and a comprehensive benefits package. In 2018 we were delighted to be voted top 5 in the Great Place to Work UK’s Large category.
Our colleagues are central to the success of the business and are fully trained in pet care and dedicated to animal welfare. Pets are central to everything that we do and 93% of colleagues have their own pets too!
If you like the sound of life at Pets at Home, you can find out more on our dedicated careers site: https://www.petsathomejobs.com/
