Registered Veterinary Nurse

IVC Evidensia Group; Abingdon; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks' annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

£550 CPD allowance and 24hrs paid CPD

RCVS and VDS fees covered

Discounted veterinary care

Job summary

Abivale Vets in Abingdon, part of IVC Evidensia Group, is recruiting a Registered Veterinary Nurse for a 40-hour week across a 5-day rota with 8-hour shifts. There is a 24-hour emergency care backdrop and a £2,500 welcome bonus.

The practice offers ultrasound, digital x-ray, endoscopy, dental x-ray, and in-house lab facilities near Oxford. You’ll join a supportive, team-focused environment with opportunities to expand clinical skills across medical and surgical nursing, diagnostics, and patient

Qualifications

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS.
• Experience in clinical practice with growing confidence in medical and surgical nursing.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage workload effectively.
• Proactive approach to learning, reflection and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of nursing care across a varied caseload.
• Support surgical procedures, including anaesthesia monitoring and theatre nursing.
• Assist with diagnostic imaging including radiography and ultrasonography.
• Provide excellent inpatient care and support patient recovery.

Skills

RCVS registration

Clinical nursing experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Proactive learning

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-orientated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Abivale Vets on a full-time basis. We would also consider part-time applicants and those who are newly or nearly qualified. This role also comes with a £2,500 welcome bonus.

Abivale Vets is a well-established small animal practice with a strong focus on teamwork, clinical standards, and delivering excellent care to both patients and clients. As a 24-hour emergency care provider, we offer a varied and interesting caseload, giving our nurses the opportunity to develop a broad range of clinical skills within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Our practice is well-equipped with ultrasound, digital x-ray, endoscopy, dental x-ray, and an in-house laboratory, allowing us to provide a high level of diagnostic and clinical care. Located within walking distance of the historic centre of Abingdon and just 15 minutes from Oxford, the practice benefits from excellent local amenities and transport links.

Practice Highlights

• Well-established small animal practice with a strong focus on teamwork and clinical standards
• 24-hour emergency care provider with a dedicated night team covering out-of-hours work
• Well-equipped facilities including ultrasound, digital x-ray, endoscopy, dental x-ray and an in-house laboratory
• Varied caseload with opportunities to develop a broad range of clinical skills

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

• 40 hours per week
• 5-day working week, with 8-hour shifts
• Weekend and bank holiday rota
• No out-of-hours requirement, as this is covered by a dedicated night team

General Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of nursing care across a varied caseload
• Support surgical procedures, including anaesthesia monitoring and theatre nursing
• Assist with diagnostic imaging including radiography and ultrasonography
• Provide excellent inpatient care and support patient recovery

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
• Clear career pathways 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
• 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 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.

Abivale Vets - Abingdon

The Vineyard, Abingdon, OX14 3NR, 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 Elliott Burgin from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.