Part-time Registered Veterinary Nurse - FTC

Inspiring Vet Care; Bath; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks' annual leave

Birthday leave

Long service leave

Family-friendly policies

Private medical insurance

Wellbeing initiatives

CPD allowance

RCVS and VDS fees covered

Pension scheme

Discounted veterinary care

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Inspiring Vet Care is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join Rosemary Lodge Hospital on a part-time basis. The role involves inpatient care for first opinion and referral cases, with a rota and operations support.

Based at Rosemary Lodge, you’ll deliver high‑quality nursing care while collaborating with the veterinary team. The position is a 12‑month maternity FTC starting from October 2026, with shifts across 15 hours per week and occasional branch cover for holidays/absences.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS.
• Hospital or clinical practice experience desirable.
• Confident in medical and surgical nursing.
• Strong communication and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• General nursing duties.
• Working between kennels, cat ward and ops.
• Anaesthetic monitoring and perioperative patient care.

Skills

RCVS registration

Nursing skills

Communication

Organisation

Job description

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‑orientated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Rosemary Lodge Hospital on a part‑time basis.

At Rosemary Lodge, our first opinion nurses work on a rota providing inpatient care for both first opinion and referral cases and assisting with operations. All nurses are encouraged to fully utilise their nursing skills whilst sharing ideas and learning from peers. We are a busy first opinion practice that benefits from working alongside a multi‑disciplined referral team. The hospital has state‑of‑the‑art equipment including MRI and CT scanning, K‑Laser Therapy and endoscopy.

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.

This role will be a 12‑month maternity FTC starting from October 2026. You'll be based at Rosemary Lodge with occasional branch cover for holiday/absences.

Working Pattern

• 15 hours per week
• 2 days a week with shifts between 8:00am - 7:30pm
• 1:8 Saturdays (8am-6:30pm) and approximately 1:26 Sunday mornings (paid as overtime)

General Responsibilities

• General nursing duties
• Working between kennels, cat ward and ops
• Anaesthetic monitoring and perioperative patient care

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS
• Hospital experience is desirable
• 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

• Graduate: Join a dedicated Nurse Graduate Programme designed to build your clinical confidence and support your first steps in practice
• Experienced: Develop your specific nursing passions through out subject‑specific learning pathways in our dedicated Nurse Academy
• Clear career development 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
• Additional annual leave for your birthday, which will be added to your holiday allowance
• Increasing annual leave accrued through length of service
• 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.

Up to £12,480 per year