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If you are a Registered Veterinary Nurse looking for somewhere that you want to feel appreciated and part of a team, or you’re wanting to regain your passion for the career you spent so long training for or just looking for a modern forward-thinking practice then Mapperley have the perfect opportunity for you!

About us
You’ll be joining our supportive team which is made up of 6 vets, 4 RVN’s, 1 SVN and 6 receptionists. Our team isn’t just about work. We pride ourselves on creating a fulfilling work environment where laughter is part of our daily routine. We look after our colleagues and genuinely care for one another. We’re always looking for novel ways to support our staff wellbeing and create a relaxed atmosphere, so new ideas are always welcomed!

Our practice is accredited under the RCVS Practice Standards Scheme and proudly holds a Gold ISFM Cat Friendly Certificate, demonstrating our commitment to excellence. We embrace innovation, utilizing state-of-the-art technology such as laparoscopic spaying, dental X-ray, and capnography. You’ll also benefit from working alongside colleagues with or working towards certificates in Surgery, Exotics and Imaging, enhancing your learning and expertise.

About you and the role
You’ll help with the daily running of the practice to ensure a high standard care for Patients and Clients. Nurses are the heart of our practice and perform an integral clinical role in caring for our patients. You’ll have great communication and organisation skills and take pride in working to a high standard. You will have an interest in and want to learn about, the practice as a business, as well as how to motivate a team to achieve their personal and practice goals. They key to your success will be your ability to embrace all aspects of the Veterinary Nurse role, delivering excellent patient and client care. 

For this role you’ll need to be confident in all aspects of veterinary nursing, from surgical and medical procedures to inpatient care and consultations. Our nurses are allowed and expected to use their skills and really be a nurse. We have daily job roles such as operating, inpatients and consults which are shared evenly throughout the week. We all use some of our schedule 3 but we are looking into this growing in the future.

We’re looking for a full time RVN however we can be flexible as to how these are worked – whether you’re looking for a 4 day week or perhaps 5 shorter days, we invite you to come and talk to us about what works for you. 

Benefits
By joining us you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to providing superb standards of client and animal care. We offer a supportive and friendly working environment together with career development opportunities and an excellent package and benefits that includes:

• Competitive salary and benefits package ranging from £26,000 - £32,000 depending on experience
• Regular CPD opportunities to support your professional development, including the possibility of certificates
• A positive and enjoyable work atmosphere where team support is guaranteed.
• A chance to work with a team that not only cares about their patients but also values a work life balance.
• Contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Exclusive group discounts including 20% across the Pets at Home Group, High Street Retailers and Gym Memberships

If this sounds like your kind of adventure, we’d love to hear from you! 

If you'd like any further information about this vacancy, the practice or our company please contact Abi from our Talent Acquisition team via email; [email protected] for an informal and confidential conversation.

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!