Registered Veterinary Nurse

IVC Evidensia UK; Carterton; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Graduate Nurse Programme

Private Medical Insurance

6.6 weeks annual leave

Birthday leave

RCVS and VDS fees covered

Discounted veterinary care

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

IVC Evidensia Group is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join Carterton Vets in Oxfordshire on a full-time basis. You’ll work as part of a small team, delivering high-quality nursing care and collaborating with veterinary surgeons to support first opinion cases in a primary care environment.

The role offers nurse clinics, anaesthetic monitoring, and ongoing professional development within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Running nurse clinics and providing client education.
• General nursing duties, including maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Anaesthetic monitoring and perioperative patient care.

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 Carterton Vets on a full-time basis.

Carterton Veterinary Surgery is a small animal practice based in Carterton, Oxfordshire. We are a small team of 2 full-time vets, 4 RVNs and a Practice Manager.

Carterton is a small town with a variety of shops, restaurants and a weekly market, all set in an idyllic location with a diverse culture and close proximity to RAF Brize Norton. Oxford is around a 30-minute drive away via the A34, and beautiful Cotswold villages are right on our doorstep, making Carterton a great place to live and work.

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

• Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Working 4 days a week
• 1 in 8 Saturday mornings

General Responsibilities

• Running nurse clinics and providing client education
• General nursing duties, including maintenance of laboratory equipment
• Anaesthetic monitoring and perioperative patient care

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 our 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
• 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.

Carterton Vets - Carterton

12 Ventura Business Park, Carterton, OX18 1AD, 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.