Registered Veterinary Nurse

IVC Evidensia Group; Corby; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Medical insurance

CPD allowance

RCVS/VDS fees covered

Discounted veterinary care

Job summary

Sampson Park, Corby Vets, part of IVC Evidensia Group, is seeking a newly qualified Registered Veterinary Nurse to join the team in Corby. This full-time role offers a varied nursing position in a first opinion practice, with support for clinical development and a strong emphasis on patient and client care.

You’ll work alongside the veterinary team, covering medical, surgical and nursing duties on a rota basis, with no out-of-hours requirements and a pathway to grow your confidence and skills

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse (RCVS) qualification is required.
• Newly qualified RVN applications welcomed.
• Clinical nursing experience in a veterinary practice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of nursing care across a varied caseload.
• Support surgical procedures, including anaesthesia monitoring and theatre nursing.
• Provide inpatient care and assist with patient recovery.
• Assist with nurse consultations and preventative healthcare.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RCVS)

Job description

Sampson Park, Corby Vets, Corby, East Midlands

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, newly qualified Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Sampson Park, Corby Vets on a full-time basis.

This is a great opportunity for an RVN at the beginning of their career who is looking to build confidence, develop their clinical skills and gain valuable experience within a first opinion veterinary practice.

You’ll work alongside the wider veterinary team, supporting a varied caseload and getting involved in different aspects of general nursing. We're looking for someone who is keen to learn, enjoys working as part of a team and is passionate about delivering excellent patient and client care.

Practice Highlights

• Opportunity for a newly qualified RVN to develop their clinical confidence
• Varied nursing role covering medical, surgical and client-facing duties
• Opportunities to build experience across nurse consultations, theatre and inpatient care
• Focus on ongoing learning and professional development

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

• 36.5 hours per week
• Full-time role, working on a rota basis
• No out-of-hours requirement

General Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of nursing care across a varied first opinion caseload
• Support surgical procedures, including anaesthesia monitoring and theatre nursing
• Provide inpatient care and support patient recovery
• Assist with nurse consultations and preventative healthcare

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
• Join a dedicated Nurse Graduate Programme designed to build your clinical confidence and support your first steps in practice
• 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
• 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.

Sampson Park, Corby Vets

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.