Registered Veterinary Nurse

Chipping Norton Veterinary Hospital; Chipping Norton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks' annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Pension scheme

CPD allowance £550 + 24hrs paid leave

RCVS and VDS fees covered

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Chipping Norton Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team on a full-time basis. Our RCVS-accredited tier 3 hospital promises an exciting caseload, full lab facilities, advanced imaging, and a supportive team in a lovely Cotswold market town.

You will deliver high-quality nursing care, work collaboratively with veterinary surgeons, and contribute to maintaining clinical standards while supporting ongoing development of patient care within the practice.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS.
• Experience working in clinical practice with nursing duties.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Good organisational skills and workload management.
• Proactive approach to learning and improvement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to patients.
• Collaborate with veterinary surgeons and the wider team.
• Support ongoing development of patient care within the practice.

Skills

RCVS registration

Clinical practice experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Proactive learning

Education

RCVS registration

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 Chipping Norton Veterinary Hospital on a full-time basis.

Our RCVS-accredited tier 3 Veterinary hospital is on the edge of a lovely Cotswold market town and promises an exciting caseload and full lab facilities, a DR x-ray system, dental x-ray, 64-slice CT scanner, a wide range of flexible and rigid endoscopes, ultrasound scanner with colour Doppler, full orthopaedic kit, slit lamp, tonometer, etc.

Practice Highlights

• We are a busy purpose built first opinion hospital with exotic, radioiodine and CT referral services and care for several zoo collections.
• Experience with exotics is not essential, as full training will be provided.
• Among our vets are a specialist in zoo and wildlife medicine, advance practitioners in Small Animal Medicine and ECC, and we have regular visits from referral Dermatologist.

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

A full time role with us covers 40 hours per week on a rota basis, including weeknight and weekend on call shifts, and occasional cover at our Begbroke Branch.

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
• Clear career pathways 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
• 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 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.

Up to £33,600 DOE