Part Time Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Easipetcare, Chatham; Chatham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Chatham is seeking a passionate and proactive Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their supportive team on a part-time basis (20 hours per week). This role offers flexibility, a positive working culture, and the chance to make a significant impact within a close-knit clinical team. Responsibilities include nursing consults, inpatient care, and client communication. The role provides up to £17,500 pa DOE for 20 hours a week, along with excellent benefits including annual leave, CPD support, and professional memberships.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private medical insurance

£550 CPD allowance

Discounted treatment for your own pets

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) with relevant qualifications and experience.
• Ability to provide quality patient care and support to clients.
• Experience in a clinical environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing consults and inpatient care.
• Support the clinical team in theatre work.
• Communicate effectively with clients regarding their pets' care.

Skills

Passionate about veterinary nursing

Proactive problem-solving

Strong communication skills

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification

Job description

Easipetcare Chatham - Where your skills and wellbeing truly matter

We’re looking for a passionate and proactive Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our supportive team at Easipetcare Chatham on a part‑time basis (20 hours per week). This is the perfect opportunity for an RVN seeking flexibility, a positive working culture, and the chance to make a real impact within a close‑knit clinical team.

Why join us

Our practice is warm, welcoming and well established, with a loyal client base and a team that genuinely cares. Conveniently located just off the M20 and commutable from London, our deceptively spacious surgery offers:

• Four consult rooms
• Separate canine and feline wards
• Dedicated X‑ray and ultrasound suite
• A large modern theatre and prep room
• A supportive environment committed to quality patient care

You’ll be joining a friendly team of 3 Vets, 4 RVNs, 1 SVN and a fantastic reception crew. Our clinically trained practice principal has over 15 years of small animal experience and is dedicated to helping every team member thrive.

Working hours / rota

The role is 20 hours per week, with flexibility in how these hours are structured. You will enjoy a varied mix of nursing consults, inpatient care, theatre work, client communication, and supporting the wider clinical team. There is a 1 in 3 Saturday‑morning commitment, shared across the team, and no out‑of‑hours work – when you’re off, you’re truly off.

Whether you’re returning to practice, seeking a better work‑life balance, or prefer a part‑time schedule, we are happy to work with you to create a rota that fits your lifestyle.

Because our people matter

Work‑life balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays pro rata
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Your birthday as a paid day off

Wellbeing

• Private medical insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
• Enhanced family‑friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing

Development

• £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
• Certificate support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
• All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
• Infection prevention and control programme
• Quality improvement programme

Professional memberships

• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Colleague benefits

• Company pension scheme – IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
• Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
• Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
• Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
• Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice

At IVC Evidensia we are 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.

Up to £17,500 pa DOE (for 20 hours a week)