Registered Veterinary Nurse

IVC Evidensia Group; Bath; À distance; GBP 24 000 - 32 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

CPD allowance

Private medical insurance

6.6 weeks annual leave

Birthday leave

Résumé du poste

Hungerford Vets, part of IVC Evidensia Group, is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team on a full-time basis. You’ll deliver high-quality nursing care, support anaesthesia and theatre work, and contribute to patient care across varied duties in a 24hr hospital.

The role offers a 37.5-hour week, with 4 days and shifts typically 8am–6pm, plus occasional night shifts on a rota and 1:10 weekends. We value teamwork, development, and client-focused care.

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS.
• Experience in clinical practice with medical and surgical nursing.
• Strong communication and client relationship skills.
• Good organisational skills and workload management.
• Proactive approach to learning and development.

Responsabilités

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to patients as part of the clinical team.
• Support anaesthesia, theatre work, inpatients, consulting and night shifts.
• Collaborate with veterinarians and the practice team to maintain clinical standards.

Connaissances

RCVS registration

Clinical nursing experience

Team collaboration

Communication with clients

Organisational skills

Continuous learning

Description du poste

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 Hungerford Vets on a full-time basis.

Our practices in Hungerford and Pewsey have long been known for their exceptional quality and dedicated professionals. The first of our branches in Hungerford was established in 1976 by original owner Pip Pocock, whose commitment to excellence has been maintained to this day. This strength in our services can be reflected by our status as one of the first veterinary hospitals in the country to receive RCVS accreditation, a seal of quality which we’ve maintained for over 20 years.

We're a large, 24hr hospital with our own OOH service. The right candidate will be motivated, enthusiastic and want to join a team of 14 vets and 18 nurses with a wealth of experience and interests.

The hospital has two theatres, x-ray, dental x-ray, endoscopy, ultrasound, therapeutic laser and a host of other equipment.

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.

The role includes anaesthesia, theatre work, inpatients, consulting and night shifts on a rota pattern so if you are interested in a varied role that encourages growth and development then please get in touch.

Working Pattern

• 37.5 hours per week
• 4 days a week with shifts varying but usually 8am-6pm
• On average you will work one night shift every 2 weeks along with 1:10 weekends

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
• Graduate: Join a dedicated Nurse Graduate Programme designed to build your clinical confidence and support your first steps in practice
• Experienced: Develop your specific nursing passions through out subject-specific learning pathways in our dedicated Nurse Academy
• Clear career development 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
• Additional annual leave for your birthday, which will be added to your holiday allowance
• Increasing annual leave accrued through length of service
• 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.

The Veterinary Hospital, 4a Bath Road, Hungerford, RG17 0HE, 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 Shan Lewis from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.