Registered Veterinary Nurse

VC Evidensia UK; Brantham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

CPD allowance £550 plus 24 hours paid

RCVS fees covered

Discounted veterinary care

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Highcliff Veterinary Practice in Brantham is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join the team on a full-time basis. You’ll deliver high-quality nursing care, run nurse clinics, and support surgeons while developing your skills in a collaborative, primary care environment.

The role offers a varied nursing workload with no out-of-hours requirement, typical 40-hour week, and opportunities to progress within a supportive practice network across Suffolk/Essex.

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse with RCVS registration.
• Experience in clinical practice with medical and surgical nursing.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage workload in a busy practice.

Responsibilities

• Run nurse clinics and health checks.
• Provide high-quality inpatient care and monitor anaesthetics.
• Assist with procedures and dental X-rays; support veterinary surgeons.

Skills

RCVS registration

Clinical nursing

Communication skills

Organisation

Team player

Job description

Highcliff Veterinary Practice, Brantham, Brantham, East of England

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 Highcliff Vets on a full-timebasis.

Highcliff Vets is a long-established but modern two-site group based across Suffolk and the Essex border, surrounded by beautiful countryside and close to the historic coastline, with good links to London.

You will be joining a close-knit team at Brantham, consisting of 10 Vets, and 10 Nurses, with nursing experience ranging from newly qualified through to over 15 years. The practice is well equipped with digital x-ray, ultrasound, video endoscopy, multiparameter monitoring and a class 4 laser

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 enjoy a varied clinical nursing role, with responsibilities including running nurse clinics and health checks, providing high-quality inpatient care, monitoring anaesthetics, preparing and assisting with procedures, supporting the veterinary surgeons, and carrying out dental X-rays. With no reception cover required, you’ll be able to focus fully on clinical nursing, developing your skills and exploring your areas of interest within the practice.

Working Pattern

• 40 hours per week
• Working Monday to Friday on a rotating early, middle and late pattern between 7:30 am - 7:30 pm
• 1 in 3 Saturdays working 7:30 am - 1:30 pm
• No out-of-hours requirement

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
• 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.

Highcliff Veterinary Practice, Brantham

Factory Lane, Cattawade, Brantham, CO11 1QL, 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.