Registered Veterinary Nurse

Inspiring Vet Care; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks' annual leave

Birthday leave

Increasing annual leave with service

Family-friendly policies

Private Medical Insurance

CPD allowance £550 + 24hrs paid leave

RCVS and VDS fees covered

Pension scheme

Discounted veterinary care

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Inspiring Vet Care is seeking a dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our Aniwell Veterinary Clinic - St Mary's team on a full-time basis. You will deliver high-quality nursing care, support clinical standards, and work alongside vets across first opinion cases in a supportive primary care setting.

Based at St Mary's and part of our wider practice group, you’ll benefit from a collaborative environment, ongoing learning, and clear progression routes.

Qualifications

• RCVS registration as a Veterinary Nurse.
• Experience in clinical practice with medical and surgical nursing.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assist Veterinary Surgeons in theatre and consultations.
• Provide inpatient care and monitoring around anaesthetics.
• Assist with patient admissions and discharges.
• Carry out nurse consultations.

Skills

Nursing care

Clinical teamwork

Client communication

Anesthesia monitoring

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 Aniwell Veterinary Clinic - St Mary's on a full-time basis.

St Mary’s is now part of our wider Kinson and Alderney practice group, with the same experienced Practice Director overseeing all three sites.

Aniwell is a first-opinion small animal practice with branches in Bournemouth and Poole. We’re conveniently located near town centres, beautiful beaches, and the New Forest, with excellent transport links.

Our clinics are fully equipped with digital X-ray, ultrasound, in-house lab machines, therapeutic laser, and dental radiography, and we’re proud to be a Silver Cat Friendly Clinic.

Our Poole branch also houses our full endoscopy suite, including rigid and flexible scopes.

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

• 40 hours per week however we are open to part-time applications
• 5 days a week with a mix of early and late shifts varying from 8:15am - 7:00pm
• 1:3 Saturday mornings 8:30am - 12:45pm
• No out-of-hours or bank holiday requirement

General Responsibilities

• Assisting Veterinary Surgeons in theatre and consultations
• Responsibility for inpatient care
• Monitoring anaesthetics
• Assisting with patient admissions and discharges
• Carrying out nurse consultations

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

• 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

• 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 out 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
• 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 may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. 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 £32,000 per year DOE