Part-time Registered Veterinary Nurse - FTC

IVC Evidensia Group; Yeovil; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

CPD allowance

Paid leave 24hrs

RCVS and VDS fees covered

Discounted veterinary care

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Kingston Vets in Yeovil is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse for a fixed-term, part-time role (31 hours across 5 days, with a Saturday morning rota). The position supports high clinical standards in a busy small-animal and farm practice, with occasional duties at the Sherborne site.

You will work with veterinary surgeons and the wider team to deliver high-quality nursing care, patient monitoring, and collaborative client care, contributing to continuous practice development.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS.
• Experience working in clinical practice with growing nursing skills.
• Strong communication with clients and colleagues.
• Good organisational skills and workload management.
• Proactive approach to learning, reflection and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Assist Veterinary Surgeons in theatre and consultations.
• Provide inpatient care and monitor patient progress.
• Monitor anaesthetics during procedures.
• Assist with patient admits and discharges and nurse consultations.

Skills

RCVS registration

Clinical practice experience

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Proactive learning

Job description

Part-time Registered Veterinary Nurse - FTC

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 Kingston Vets on a part-time basis for approx. 12 months, from March 2027 onwards.

Kingston Veterinary Group is a long established group of 2 practices in the heart of Somerset and Dorset. We operate across two locations, offering Small Animal and Farm animal care, all conveniently situated close to each other. Our state-of-the-art facilities enable our clinical team to deliver Veterinary care with a strong focus on maintaining high clinical standards, which we continually strive to develop and enhance.

We have wonderful premises located in Yeovil & Sherborne, complete with Dental suite, Imaging suite, Separate Cat, Dog and Isolation facilities, Laboratory room, Farm procedure room and large Species split waiting room, along with a host of offices and separate Nurses office space.

We have a very strong and supportive team, where we focus in around delivering exceptional patient and client care, and work to very high clinical standards.

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

This fixed term contract position, is working 31 hours across 5 days a week, mainly situated at our Yeovil practice with occasional work at our Sherborne site. You will also be working a Saturday morning on rota basis (currently a 1:4 morning 8.30am-12.30pm)

General Responsibilities

• Assisting our Veterinary Surgeons in theatre and consultations
• Responsibility for inpatient care
• Monitoring anaesthetics
• Assisting with patient admits and discharges
• Carrying out nurse consultations

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
• 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

• 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
• 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.

The Forum, Abbey Manor Park, Yeovil, BA21 3TL, United Kingdom

At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Shan Lewis from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.