Registered Veterinary Nurse

IVC Evidensia; Cherwell District; On-site; GBP 29,700 - 36,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks' annual leave plus birthday off

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Private Medical Insurance

Employee wellbeing initiatives

£550 CPD allowance

RCVS and VDS fees covered

Pension scheme

Discounted veterinary care

Job summary

A leading veterinary care group in Cherwell District is seeking an enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their team at Hart Veterinary Centre. The role includes delivering high-quality nursing care, supporting client experiences, and working collaboratively with veterinary surgeons. Ideal candidates will have RCVS registration, clinical practice experience, and strong communication skills. The position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth, comprehensive benefits, and competitive pay up to £33,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS.
• Experience working in clinical practice.
• Strong communication skills.
• Good organisational skills.
• Proactive approach to learning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care across theatre, inpatient and consultation settings.
• Support anaesthesia, surgery and patient monitoring.
• Run nurse consultations and provide preventative healthcare advice.
• Work collaboratively with the team.

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic, team‑orientated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Hart Veterinary Centre on a full‑time basis.

Hart Veterinary Centre has been caring for pets and their people since 1993 and operates across two modern sites in Bicester and Waddesdon. Our Bicester site is a well‑equipped 24‑hour hospital with dedicated night nurses, allowing for excellent continuity of care and gold‑standard treatment.

You’ll be working within a small, friendly team of vets and nurses who value collaboration, clinical excellence and a positive working environment. Our facilities include digital x‑ray, dental suite, in‑house laboratory equipment, modern anaesthetic monitoring and separate cat and dog wards. We are also proud to be a Silver Standard ISFM Cat Friendly Clinic, promoting low‑stress handling and patient‑focused care.

IVC Evidensia is the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group, made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals, united by a shared purpose of happier animals, happier owners.

At IVC Evidensia, we believe careers should be built without limits. Our people are supported to make more clinical impact, access more career opportunities, and play an active role in their local and professional communities. Through investment in learning, innovation, and wellbeing, we create environments where our teams can grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment—at every stage of their career.

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.

Shifts are between 9 to 9.5 hours long, 4 days a week, with the earliest start at 7:30am and the latest finish at 7:30pm.

General Responsibilities Include

• Deliver nursing care across theatre, inpatient and consultation settings
• Support anaesthesia, surgery and patient monitoring
• Run nurse consultations and provide preventative healthcare advice
• Work collaboratively with the team to deliver excellent patient and client 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 IVC Evidensia, 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
• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities into Senior Nurse, Referral, or leadership roles as well as clinical supervisors, mentors and certificate holders.
• 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 plus your birthday off
• 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
• Certificate support
• RCVS and VDS fees covered
• Pension scheme
• Discounted veterinary care
• Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you - including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers

£0 - £0 a year

Up to £33,000 DOE

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