Part-Time Registered Veterinary Nurse – Flexible, Supportive Practice

Inspiring Vet Care; Dorchester; Vor Ort; GBP 15.750 - 19.250; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

6.8 weeks' annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

£550 CPD allowance plus 24hrs paid leave

Pension scheme

Discounted veterinary care

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Zusammenfassung

Inspiring Vet Care is looking for an enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their team at Dorset Coast Vets on a part-time, fixed-term basis. The role involves delivering high-quality nursing care and supporting excellent client experiences at their Dorchester and Weymouth branches.

You will have the opportunity to work with a supportive team in a modern practice, involved in various responsibilities from anaesthetic monitoring to surgical nursing. A competitive salary up to £17,500 DOE is offered, alongside excellent benefits and career development opportunities.

Qualifikationen

• Confident and motivated with experience in medical and surgical nursing.
• Able to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Effective in managing workload and adhering to clinical standards.

Aufgaben

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to patients.
• Support excellent client experiences.
• Collaborate with veterinary surgeons and the practice team.

Kenntnisse

Registered Veterinary Nurse

Experience in clinical practice

Strong communication skills

Good organisational skills

Proactive learning and improvement

Ausbildung

Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS

Jobbeschreibung

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, team-oriented Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Dorset Coast Vets on a part-time basis. This is a fixed-term contract expected to last around 12 months, working between our fantastic Dorchester and Weymouth branches.

We have a fantastic opportunity at Dorset Coast Vets, where you will join a well-established, modern small-animal practice in which nursing plays a central role in patient care. From day one, you will be trusted, supported, and encouraged to develop your skills in a team that values what you do.

Practice Highlights

• Experienced team made up of 6 Veterinary Surgeons, 10 Veterinary Nurses, and 10 receptionists
• Strong culture of learning and supporting one another.
• Excellent facilities including 2 dental suites, x-ray, ultrasound, and separate dog and cat wards, reception, and ward
• Dedicated nurse consulting room, allowing nurses to fully utilise their skills
  
  

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Registered Veterinary Nurse, you will be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering high-quality nursing care to patients while supporting excellent client experiences.

You’ll work collaboratively with veterinary surgeons and the wider practice team, taking responsibility for the nursing care of a range of first opinion cases, contributing to clinical standards, and supporting the ongoing development of patient care within the practice.

Working Pattern

• 19 hours per week
• Ideally on a Tuesday, Wednesday and a Thursday each week
• Possibly 1:8 Saturdays on the Saturday rota
• No out-of-hours work, no Sundays, and no bank holidays
  
  

General Responsibilities

• Anaesthetic monitoring,
• Inpatient care
• Surgical nursing
• Nurse clinics and triage
• Stage 1 dentals
  
  

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

We’re looking for a confident and motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse who enjoys working as part of a team and delivering high standards of care. You’ll bring:

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS
• Experience working in clinical practice, with growing confidence in medical and surgical nursing
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage workload effectively
• A proactive approach to learning, reflection, and continuous improvement
  
  

How We’ll Support You

At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

• A varied and rewarding nursing role within a supportive primary care environment
• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities into Senior Nurse, Referral, leadership roles, clinical supervisor routes, mentoring and certificate pathways
• Ongoing learning and development supported by experienced colleagues and practice teams
• A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement
  
  

What We Offer Our Team

• 6.6 weeks' annual leave
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee wellbeing initiatives including Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme
• £550 CPD allowance plus 24hrs paid leave
• RCVS and VDS fees covered
• Pension scheme
• Discounted veterinary care
• Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you, including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts and cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
  
  

We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Up to £17,500 DOE