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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 and biochemistry. 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, offering you the opportunity to develop your experience and use your nursing skills to their full potential, doing nurse consults, 2nd vacs, post op checks, bandage changes, weight clinics, schedule three procedures, radiography, COHAT 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.

Ideally this is a full-time position with just 1 in 4 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 have 19 and 10 years of experience, 2 nurses, 1 head nurse, 2 student nurses, 2 veterinary care assistants, 1 head receptionist, 4 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:

Dawn Powley, Head Receptionist: “With the continuous support I have received from this amazing close-knit team I have gone from selling cars at my previous job to being the head receptionist all within 2.5 years. AD has been very encouraging in my progression and has authorised multiple beneficial CPD courses.”

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. “

Grace Barry, Head nurse: “I have worked for Vets4Pets for 6 years. I started as a veterinary care assistant (VCA) and have gradually worked my way up within the practice, completing my nursing training by 2022 and I am now Head Nurse of the practice. I would not have been able to get to the position that I am in now, specifically the speed of my progression within the industry, without the support and belief of AD; he has a knack of seeing the potential in people and urges them to be their best selves. If personal and career growth is a key focus for you, then I would strongly recommend working for Vets4Pets Torquay and AD; you won’t be disappointed.”

The benefits bit:

• Salary up to £30,000 dependant on experience.
• 5.6 weeks holiday including bank holidays, (increasing after 2 years’ service)
• Life Assurance 4 x Annual Salary
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Contributory Private Health Care
• Paid memberships (RCVS, BVNA, VDS)
• Dedicated CPD allowance
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Access to Colleague Assistance Programmes – Retail Trust, Port of Call and MHFA
• Exclusive company discounts and rewards – including 20% off at Pets at Home, The Groom Room and Vet Group

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 [email protected]  

Location: TQ2 7AP

Pets just see people. They aren’t biased and they don’t discriminate. We take our inspiration from pets, and we value and respect difference in all its forms. Our aim is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and every colleague can help us achieve this. We encourage our people to be themselves so 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!