Part Time Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Rosehill Veterinary Clinic; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 16,000; Part time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Plymouth is seeking an enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse for a part-time position, working 20 hours per week. Responsibilities include conducting nurse consultations, assisting in operations, and varied laboratory duties. The clinic prides itself on maintaining high standards of care and offers a competitive salary, development opportunities, and a positive work environment. Join a supportive team focused on professional growth and wellbeing.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

£750 CPD allowance

Company pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and committed to clinical excellence.
• Ability to multitask and manage varied duties.
• Experience with nurse consultations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nurse consultations and assist in operations.
• Support veterinary surgeons and perform laboratory sampling.
• Participate in clinical excellence initiatives.

Skills

Nurse consultations

Laboratory sampling

Anaesthesia assistance

Client communication

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Rosehill Vets. The role will include nurse consultations as well as varied duties such as laboratory sampling, anaesthesia, and assisting the veterinary surgeon, depending on your interests.

Working hours/rota

This is a part time role, working 20 hours per week with varied duties including nurse consultations and ops support. RVNs work a 4-week rotating schedule (3 early shifts and 1 afternoon/evening shift) and 1:4 Saturday from 9am-2pm. No out-of-hours work required.

Be part of delivering clinical excellence

We take pride in delivering and maintaining the high standard of care our practice is known for. As an RCVS Tier 2 accredited nurse training practice, we are committed to supporting the progression of our team members.

Our team includes five RVNs, two student nurses, one animal care assistant, two clinical directors, four vets with an additional part-time vet joining in February 2026, five receptionists/support staff, and one practice manager. We're proud to have long-standing team members, including a receptionist with 40 years of service, a vet with 16 years, and an RVN with 26 years.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, join our friendly, supportive, and rapidly growing team today!

Because our people matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from —

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

• £750 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

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

Salary of up to £15 329.60 per annum (for 20 hours a week)