Registered Veterinary Nurse

CVS Group; Bath; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Bath is seeking a passionate Veterinary Nurse to join their supportive team. The role offers a full-time schedule with no weekend work, competitive salary up to £32,000, and numerous professional development opportunities. The practice emphasizes career progression and inclusivity, encouraging personal growth and a balanced work-life.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £32,000

5 weeks of holiday + bank holidays

Buy/Sell holiday scheme

Company pension scheme

International secondment opportunities

Access to Sharesave scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption pay

All professional fees covered

Free on-site parking

Fully funded CPD

Cycle to Work scheme

Gymflex and more

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary nursing.
• Interest in pursuing areas of veterinary nursing.
• Ability to work well within a team.

Responsibilities

• Support and develop skills across all aspects of veterinary nursing.
• Work a full-time schedule with a mix of shifts.
• Help build a supportive and collaborative work environment.

Skills

Veterinary nursing

Team collaboration

Clinical development

Job description

Are you looking for a practice that allows you to develop your Nursing skills?

Would you love to work within a team that is as passionate about animal care as you are?

Due to expansion, we have a great opportunity for a Veterinary Nurse to join our team here at Ashman Jones in Bath.

Our people are our greatest source of pride. We've worked hard over the years to build a strong, stable and respectful team. As a result, we love coming to work and see each other not just as colleagues, but as friends too.

Our nursing team are incredibly well supported and we are encouraged to pursue our own areas of interest and develop our skills across all aspects of veterinary nursing, including schedule 3 procedures. Progression is important to us within our clinics, so if you have an idea of where you see your career going please let us know and we can put a plan in place to help you achieve this!

This is a full time role working 40 hours per week with a mix of early and late shifts. No on call requirements or weekend work giving you a great work‑life balance. We can also consider part‑time applications, just let us know what works for you!

In January 2026, we will be moving to a brand new, refurbished site, this will have a X‑ray machine, dental X‑ray machine, and lab machines, plus many more tools and equipment to support your clinical development.

This role is commutable from Bath, Bradford‑on‑Avon, Neston, Melksham, Chippenham, Bristol, Trowbridge, Bristol, and surrounding areas.

In return, we can offer you:

• A competitive salary up to £32,000 depending on experience
• 5 weeks of holiday + bank holidays
• Buy/Sell holiday scheme – allowing you to buy another 4 weeks of holiday
• Company pension scheme
• International secondment opportunities to locations such as Australia
• Access to our Sharesave scheme – purchase shares in our business
• Industry leading enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption pay
• All of your professional fees covered
• Free on‑site parking
• Generously funded and fully encouraged CPD
• A range of other benefits such as Cycle to Work scheme, Gymflex and more!

There are many opportunities and pathways for nurses within our wider group! If you are looking to progress into leadership or management within a practice or perhaps something remote based, we can support you. We have recently launched “CVS Nursing Career Pathway” with the aim of demonstrating clear career progression for nurses across first opinion, referral and equine practices. You can have a lifelong career here, regardless of what your current interest is! Click here to find out more: https://vimeo.com/904977057/532bcae978?share=copy

CVS is committed to being a fully inclusive place to work where all our colleagues are encouraged and supported to be themselves, where difference is celebrated and where everyone feels able to deliver their best. We are also determined to build a workforce that is more representative of our diverse communities and the people we provide our services to.