Medicine-based Registered Veterinary Nurse

Bristol Veterinary Specialists (BVS); Bristol; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary referral practice in Bristol is seeking a passionate Medicine-based Registered Veterinary Nurse. This full-time role offers up to £32,000 salary with extensive training, career development, and a collaborative team culture. Ideal candidates are organized, patient-focused, and eager to learn. The practice is located in a vibrant community with excellent transport links.

Benefits

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

5.5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays

Mentorship and training

Access to cutting-edge equipment

Career development and funded CPD

RCVS fees covered

Sharesave scheme

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) or equivalent.
• Experience in handling patients and monitoring anaesthesia preferred.
• Interest in internal medicine and oncology is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient care for complex and critical cases.
• Assist in internal medicine procedures and oncology support.
• Support specialists with training and mentorship.

Skills

Compassionate and patient-focused

Organised and proactive

Team player

Eager to learn

Confident with handling patients

Adaptable and resilient

Job description

Overview

Medicine-based Registered Veterinary Nurse - Bristol Vets Specialists - Salary up to £32,000

We’re Hiring: 3 Registered Veterinary Nurses - Join Our Specialist Team in Bristol!

Are you a passionate RVN looking to grow your career in a supportive, forward-thinking referral practice? Whether you’re newly qualified or ready to step into the world of advanced veterinary care, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Inpatient care for complex and critical cases
• Internal medicine procedures: endoscopy, rhinoscopy, bronchoscopy, bone marrow biopsies, fluoroscopy
• Oncology support: imaging workups and chemotherapy treatment

You'll be supported by experienced RVNs and specialists, with full training provided to help you thrive in a referral setting. This role is full time at 40 hours a week across 4 days.

Qualifications & Skills

• Compassionate and patient-focused, with a commitment to gold-standard care
• Organised and proactive, able to manage multiple tasks in a busy clinical environment
• Team players, who communicate effectively with colleagues across disciplines
• Eager to learn, with a genuine interest in internal medicine and oncology
• Confident with handling patients, monitoring anaesthesia, and assisting with advanced procedures (training provided if needed)
• Adaptable and resilient, ready to take on new challenges in a fast-paced setting

Why Join Us / Benefits

• A welcoming, collaborative team culture
• Salary up to £32,000 depending on experience
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• 5.5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays with the option to buy/sell up to an additional 4 weeks.
• Mentorship and training for those new to referral practice
• Access to cutting-edge equipment and procedures
• Career development and funded CPD opportunities
• Based in Bristol, with excellent transport links and a vibrant local community
• RCVS fees covered
• Sharesave scheme

Location & Start Date

Location: Bristol, but commutable from Thornbury, Newport, Chipping Sodbury, Filton, Mangotsfield, and surrounding areas.

Start Date: Flexible

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CVS is committed to being a fully inclusive place to work where all our colleagues are encouraged and supported to be themselves, where difference is celebrated and where everyone feels able to deliver their best. We are also determined to build a workforce that is more representative of our diverse communities and the people we provide our services to.