Registered Veterinary Nurse

CVS Group; Abbotsham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary care provider in North Devon seeks a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join its dedicated team at Torbridge Vets. The role offers varied caseloads including surgery and consultations in a supportive environment with clinical coaching opportunities. Applicants should be passionate about animal welfare and customer service. This position comes with competitive benefits including annual leave, funded CPD, and wellness programs.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Fully funded CPD

Cycle to work scheme

Subsidized gym membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Colleague discount on pet products

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification.
• Experience or interest in clinical coaching.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care across two practices.
• Run clinics and perform Schedule 3 procedures.
• Collaborate with a supportive veterinary team.

Skills

Team player

Animal welfare passion

Customer service skills

Confidence with diverse cases

Job description

Registered Veterinary Nurse – Torbridge Vets, Devon
Salary:Up to £29,000 DOE
Contract:Permanent
Hours:40 per week, including 1 in 6 Saturdays

Are you a Registered Veterinary Nurse looking for a new challenge, more variety, or better work-life balance? This opportunity at Torbridge Vets, spread across our two beautiful Devon locations – Bideford and South Molton – could be just what you're after.

A bit about us

Torbridge Vets has been established for over 100 years and is proud to be RCVS Accredited. Our main site is in the historic port town of Bideford, surrounded by stunning beaches and moorland. Our second site is in the charming market town of South Molton, right on the edge of Exmoor.

We're a dedicated companion animal practice with modern facilities and a wide range of specialist equipment, including laparoscopic tools, dental x-ray, and orthopaedic surgery referrals. You'll be joining a supportive team of 7 vets, 7 qualified nurses, and student nurses, where collaboration and hands‑on nursing care are encouraged.

What makes this role different

• Varied caseload including orthopaedic surgery, dental x-ray, and medicine referrals
• Opportunity to run your own clinics and perform Schedule 3 procedures
• Supportive environment with a focus on clinical coaching – ideal if you're already a coach or interested in becoming one
• Work across two practices, offering diversity in your day‑to‑day experience

The location

North Devon offers a fantastic lifestyle. From coastal walks and water sports to dog‑friendly cafes and scenic moorland, it's a great place to enjoy a healthy work‑life balance.

What we're looking for

• A great team player
• Passionate about animal welfare
• Excellent customer service skills
• Confident working with a wide range of cases

Our standard benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (or equivalent) and option to buy/sell additional 4 weeks of annual leave
• RCVS, VDS and subscription fees paid
• Clearly defined career pathways for our Nurses within the wider group! Check out more here
• Generously encouraged and fully funded CPD – abundant opportunities within the business aided by internal and external development courses and programmes
• Receive an extra days leave each year in your first 5 years at CVS
• Cycle to work scheme and subsidised gym membership
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension scheme – automatic enrolment and completely hassle free
• Access to First Aid for Mental Health and Wellbeing Champions across CVS and 300 trained CVS colleagues in this role
• Colleague discount on pet products and treatments including free consults, cost price drugs and a discount to our online pharmacy, Animed.
• Access to the company share‑save scheme

Please contact Emily at [e-mail] with any questions or to arrange a practice visit.