Part-time Registered Veterinary Nurse - FTC

Bath Veterinary Group; Bath; On-site; GBP 7,488 - 12,480; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 6.6 wks

Birthday leave

Enhanced family policies

Private Medical Insurance

Healthcare Cash Plan

Pension scheme

Discounted care

Green benefits

Job summary

Bath Veterinary Group seeks a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join Rosemary Lodge Hospital on a 12-month maternity FTC. This part-time role covers inpatient care, anaesthetic monitoring and collaboration with the clinical team in a busy first-opinion practice.

You’ll work 15 hours per week across two weekdays, with occasional Saturday mornings. RCVS registration and nursing experience are essential, with strong communication and organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS.
• Hospital experience is desirable.
• Experience in clinical practice with nursing and patient care.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships.
• Good organisational skills and workload management.
• Proactive approach to learning and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• General nursing duties.
• Inpatient care across kennels, ward, and ops areas.
• Anaesthetic monitoring and perioperative patient care.

Skills

Registration as Veterinary Nurse (RCVS

Nurse hospital experience

Clinical nursing practice

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Proactive learning

Education

RCVS registration

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‑oriented 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 8:00 am – 7:30 pm
• 1:8 Saturdays (8 am – 6:30 pm) 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…

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
• 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 24 hrs 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