Registered Veterinary Nurse

IVC; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

CPD allowance

RCVS and VDS fees covered

Birthday leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted veterinary care

Green Cars salary sacrifice

Job summary

Aniwell Veterinary Clinic - St Mary’s is part of Inspiring Vet Care, seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join a friendly, team-oriented clinical team. The role covers a range of first opinion small animal nursing in a well-equipped practice near Bournemouth/Poole.

You will work with veterinary surgeons and the wider team, delivering high-quality nursing care, supporting clinical standards, and contributing to patient care development. A supportive Nurse Academy and CPD are available.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

RCVS registration

Clinical nursing experience

Communication skills

Team player

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…

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
• 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’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.

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Up to £32,000 per year DOE