REGISTERED VETERINARY NURSE – READING
When we decided to put Family in our name, we not only meant it from the perspective of being family owned, but in that the pets we treat become a part of our family, as do our team members. We know pets, and we know people.
We are looking for an additional nurse to join our growing Reading clinic nursing team to work alongside our experienced team of 4 vets. We believe in utilising the RVN qualification to the maximum, with a mix of consulting, theatre work and schedule 3 procedures which are encouraged where possible. Our Reading clinic also treats exotic pets and was the first in the UK to achieve Fear Free practice accreditation.
We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic pet and people person, who has a passion for our industry and playing a huge part in ensuring the pets we are lucky enough to have on our database get the best healthcare possible.
- 37.5 hours per week
- Shifts range from 8.30am–4.30pm to 11am–7pm
- 1:4 Saturday morning 8.30am-1pm
- 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays (Good Friday worked but day in lieu given)
- Nurse clinics
- Schedule 3 where applicable
- General 1st opinion theatre work
- Competitive Salary (£26-30k)
WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT
- We provide a positive environment where you will be supported by vastly experienced owners that you will know and work with.
- You will be challenged, and your career will develop.
- Being part of a fast growing and young practice is exciting. We guarantee you will enjoy the ride and have fun!
- You will be part of a team of like-minded colleagues.
- We are people focused, ask any of our team. The deal is that you work hard and in return we will look after you to the best of our ability.
- We are pet centric – we are the only veterinary practice outside of north America to be Fear Free accredited. This is the standard of care our pets deserve.
For an informal chat about current and future vacancies please contact annabelh@harrisonfamilyvets.co.uk
BENEFITS OF A CAREER WITH US
Funded CPD and scope for certificate study
Generous holiday allowance
Day off for birthday
2 days to volunteer for local charity or good cause
Ad hoc CPD trips to Nice and Monaco
Out of the hat places to North American veterinary conferences – next stop Las Vegas!
Company wide social events e.g. Christmas party, family summer BBQ
Team quarterly fun budget
Private medical insurance
Fear Free training and accreditation
RCVS and VDS fees paid
Relocation package available of up to £5000
Free Total Wellness Plans for your pets plus generous discounts
No out-of-hours
Internal recognition scheme
Family and friends discount
For an informal chat about current and future vacancies please contact annabelh@harrisonfamilyvets.co.uk
FAMILY-OWNED & INDEPENDENT
Being family-owned and independent means security, trust and ensures we are aligned with our vision and mission to deliver not only our key principles, Quality, Integrity, Passion, and Growth, but also to be the kind of veterinary practice that we are proud of.
We have three generations of the Harrison Family working within our business- Tim, our Managing Director, works alongside his daughter, Annabel, and father, Craig.
Further it means that we are free to make our own decisions and are not governed by remote owners. This gives us the freedom to act in the best interests of our clinics, our team members, our clients, and most importantly, your pets.
FEAR FREE
We understand that pets are part of the family, so as standard our teams are accredited ‘Fear Free’ professionals who can prevent and alleviate potential fear and stress experienced by your pets during their visit. To achieve this, amongst many other things, our ward areas have classical music playing and softer lighting than that of clinical areas, plus stress-relieving pheromone plug ins are used throughout our wards and wider clinic.
We understand the differing needs of species and as such our cat wards have individual hideaway units so that they may feel more secure, weighing scales are covered with fake grass to be more appealing to our canine patients, and we obviously use an abundance of delicious and distracting treats to distract to make the journey as stress free as possible for all.
OUR PRINCIPLES
TOTAL WELLNESS PLAN
Health plans are nothing new to our industry and are predominantly cost saving in nature.
Our fantastic Total Wellness Plan not only reduces cost for routine preventative products and services, but more importantly eliminates veterinary consult fees completely and introduces a yearly comprehensive physical examination, including blood and urine screening to pick up any subtle indicators of early disease.The plan exists to remove barriers to care, and help pets live longer, healthier lives.
For an informal chat about current and future vacancies please contact annabelh@harrisonfamilyvets.co.uk
