Registered Veterinary Nurse

IVC Evidensia UK; Egham; On-site; GBP 31,050 - 37,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks' annual leave plus your birthday off

Private Medical Insurance

£550 CPD allowance plus 24hrs paid leave

Pension scheme

Discounted veterinary care

Job summary

IVC Evidensia UK is seeking an enthusiastic full-time Registered Veterinary Nurse for Runnymede Veterinary Hospital, located in Egham. The candidate will work within a supportive team dedicated to veterinary care, with responsibilities including delivering nursing care, assisting in medical procedures, and fostering positive relationships with clients. Benefits include 6.6 weeks annual leave, CPD allowance, and private medical insurance, with a salary of up to £34,500 pa depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the RCVS as a Veterinary Nurse.
• Experience in clinical practice is required.
• Proactive approach to learning and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Delivering high-quality nursing care to patients.
• Supporting excellent client experiences.
• Assisting in surgical and medical procedures.
• Managing a varied caseload including inpatients.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Confidence in medical and surgical nursing

Education

Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic, team‑orientated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Runnymede Veterinary Hospital (Pets First) on a full‑time basis.

We are a well‑established, RCVS‑accredited small animal hospital located in the heart of Surrey. We pride ourselves on delivering outstanding patient care and nurturing a strong team culture that values collaboration, respect, and continuous professional growth.

We offer a varied and interesting medical and surgical caseload that allows our team to develop and thrive in a clinically challenging environment. As an RVN at Runnymede, you’ll be part of a close‑knit nursing team committed to delivering high standards of patient and client 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.

This is a full‑time position, working 40 hours over a 4‑day week. Shifts vary from 7:30am start to 7:00pm finish. You will work a mixture of theatre, inpatients, pharmacy and the occasional consult shift. 1:4 Saturdays (9am‑2pm) with TOIL given the week before. No out of hours, Sundays or Bank Holidays.

General responsibilities include:

• Assisting in a wide range of surgical and medical procedures – Inpatient care and monitoring
• Nurse clinics and client education
• Supporting student nurses
• Contributing to a positive, collaborative working environment

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 effectivelyA 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

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Up to £34,500 pa DOE