Registered Veterinary Nurse

CVS Veterinary Group; Basingstoke and Deane; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS fees paid in full

Generous CPD allowance

Up to 33 days holiday

Health cash plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff pet care discounts

Job summary

CVS Veterinary Group is seeking a part-time Registered Veterinary Nurse to join Highcroft Veterinary Hospital in Whitchurch, Bristol. The role offers three 10-hour shifts per week, with a 1 in 8 weekend rota and up to 2 bank holidays per year, providing a strong work-life balance and a supportive team environment.

As an RVN, you will promote pet wellness, monitor health, support recovery and reassure pet owners.

Qualifications

• Be passionate about delivering exceptional care to patients and owners.
• Support the outcome of patients care in all aspects of clinical work as part of the team.
• Ensure quality of care and best possible outcomes.
• Learn, develop and grow with CVS.
• Contribute to creating a positive environment, fostering a friendly and supportive team culture.

Responsibilities

• Promote pet wellness and monitor patients' health.
• Support recovery and provide reassurance to owners.
• Deliver exceptional patient and client care in a supportive environment.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Communication

Patient care

Job description

Title: Registered Veterinary Nurse

Practice site: Highcroft Veterinary Hospital

Location: Whitchurch, Bristol

Contract: Part Time (32.5hrs per week) Permanent

Competitive Salary: Up to £32,000 FTE - depending on experience

Your journey starts here...

We're looking for a passionate and team-focused Registered Veterinary Nurse to join us on a part-time basis. This role offers a great work-life balance with three 10-hour shifts per week (ideally Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays), just 1:8 weekends, and up to 2 bank holidays per year. If you enjoy delivering exceptional patient and client care in a supportive environment, we'd love to hear from you.

At CVS, caring is what we do. As a Registered Veterinary Nurse, you'll be at the heart of promoting pet wellness-monitoring patients' health, supporting their recovery, and offering reassurance to the people who love them. Because for us, caring isn't just a job-it's in our nature.

We put our people first-because when you're supported, you can deliver the very best care. With industry-leading learning, hands-on training, and guidance, you'll have everything you need to grow your skills and confidence. Whether you're looking to progress in your current role or explore new career pathways, CVS is the place to nurture your future career.

Life at Highcroft Vet Hospital

Highcroft Vet Hospital is a well-equipped small animal hospital in Whitchurch, Bristol, offering exceptional care for dogs, cats and exotic pets. With advanced facilities including CT imaging, multiple surgical theatres, dedicated wards and separate cat and dog reception areas, we provide a wide range of services from routine healthcare to complex medical and surgical treatments.

Our friendly and experienced team is at the heart of everything we do. We are passionate about delivering outstanding patient care and creating a welcoming environment for both pets and their owners. With advanced certificate holders, our own out-of-hours service, and additional support such as a pet ambulance and chauffeur service, we are committed to going the extra mile for our patients.

As a busy first-opinion hospital, Highcroft offers a varied and rewarding working environment. We are proud of our supportive culture, where teamwork, professional development and a shared love of animals help make Highcroft a special place to work and visit.

Located in Whitchurch, South Bristol, the hospital enjoys excellent transport links and easy access to both the city centre and surrounding countryside. Bristol is a vibrant, diverse city renowned for its culture, green spaces, independent restaurants and excellent quality of life, making it a fantastic place to live and work.

About you

• Be passionate about delivering exceptional careto both our patients and their owners every day.
• Support the outcome of patients carein all aspects of clinical work as part of the team.
• Ensure Quality is maintainedby keeping our practice in excellent condition- ensuring quality of care and the best possible outcomes for every patient
• Learn, develop and grow with us, taking advantage of ongoing training and development opportunities offered by CVS and our practice.
• Contribute to creating a positive environment, fostering a friendly, welcoming and supportive team culture.
• Communicate with confidence, use your exceptional communication skills-both written and verbal-to build strong, lasting relationships with colleagues, clients, and the pets they love.

The benefits

• RCVS fees paid in full
• Generous CPD allowance, Knowledge Hub access, BSAVA library, and funded advanced training opportunities
• Excellent Nursing Career Pathway
• Up to 33 days holiday (with the option to buy/sell)
• Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions, and enhanced family leave policies
• Staff pet care discounts - 50% off services, MiPet food, and medications

Join us at CVS

We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued and able to do their best work. We foster an inclusive and equitable workplace, where diverse perspectives are invited and people feel safe to speak up. Wellbeing support is always available, from monthly line-manager check-ins to our network of 400 Wellbeing Champions, Pastoral Support Vets and personal mentors. We offer leading benefits and policies, such as our Health Shield which provides support for physical and mental health.

Our aim is to free up clinical colleagues to do what they do best, so we offer practices a wide range of operational support. Central expert HR, recruitment, payroll, IT, finance, procurement teams are on hand to support with all aspects relating to the smooth running of each practice. We prioritise investment in our facilities, delivering significant enhancements across numerous practices through a dedicated multi-million-pound improvement fund.