Registered Veterinary Nurse

IVC Evidensia Group; Grantham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks' annual leave

Birthday leave

Private Medical Insurance

CPD allowance £550 + 24 hours paid

Job summary

Avenue Vets in Grantham, part of IVC Evidensia, are seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join a friendly team on a full-time basis. Join 5 vets, 4 RVNs, and a dedicated support team in a well-equipped practice with a focus on dentistry and high standards of care.

You will work 37 hours across five days, with specific shift times and no out-of-hours requirements, delivering nursing care and collaborating with clinicians to maintain patient welfare.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS.
• Experience in clinical practice with nursing responsibilities.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Nurse clinics and patient care.
• Theatre work including prep and anaesthesia monitoring.
• Imaging and laboratory work.
• Inpatient care and ward duties.

Skills

RCVS registration

Teamwork

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Proactive learning

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 Avenue Vets on a full-time basis.

Avenue Vets is a well-established small animal practice based in Grantham, with a branch surgery in Bottesford. The team sees a varied first-opinion caseload, with a particular focus on dentistry thanks to a certificate-qualified vet and a strong dental caseload.

You’ll be joining a friendly, experienced team of 5 vets, 4 RVNs, a student nurse and a dedicated support team, offering a welcoming environment to develop your nursing skills and build strong relationships with clients and their pets.

Practice Highlights

• 4 consult rooms including 1 dedicated nurse consult room
• Dedicated dental theatre and x-ray
• Separate cat and dog wards
• Full in-house laboratory

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

• 37 hours per week
• Working 5 days per week, with four shifts from 8:30am–4:30pm and one shift from 9:30am–7pm
• 1 in 5 Saturday's working 8.30am-3.30pm (early finish given the following Friday at 12 noon)
• No OOH requirement

General Responsibilities

• Nurse clinics
• Theatre work including prep and monitoring anaesthesia
• Imaging and lab work
• Inpatient care

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
• 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.

Avenue Vets - Grantham

35 Avenue Road, Grantham, NG31 6TJ, United Kingdom

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.

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Bethany Baker from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.