Registered Veterinary Nurse

IVC Evidensia Group; Leighton Buzzard; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks' annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

RCVS and VDS fees covered

CPD allowance + 24hrs paid leave

Discounted veterinary care

Job summary

Ark House Vets - Leighton Buzzard is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their team on a full-time basis. The practice is a single-site clinic near Beds/Bucks border with a supportive team and an RCVS-accredited nurse training program.

You will deliver high-standard nursing care, support surgeries, monitor anaesthesia, and contribute to patient recovery and preventative care within a varied first opinion caseload.

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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

RCVS registration

Nursing experience

Communication skills

Team player

Education

RVN qualification

Job description

Ark House Vets - Leighton Buzzard, Leighton Buzzard, East of England

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, caring Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Ark House Vets on a full-time basis.

Ark House Vets is a single-site practice based on the lovely Beds/Bucks border. We are a supportive and friendly team, focused on providing high standards of care for our clients and their pets within the local community.

Our practice ethos is centred around doing the right thing and providing gold-standard care to both pets and clients. You’ll be joining a team of 4 Veterinary Surgeons, 7 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 5 Front of House colleagues and wider support staff. We are also an RCVS-accredited nurse training practice.

Practice Highlights

• Supportive team of 4 Veterinary Surgeons and 7 Registered Veterinary Nurses


• Excellent Front of House and support teams


• 3 fully trained Mental Health First Aiders within the team

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 hours per week, working over 5 days


• Required to work until 7:00pm at least once per week


• 1 in 4 Saturday mornings, 8:30am to 1:00pm, Saturday mornings are included within weekly hours

General Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of nursing care across a varied first opinion caseload


• Support surgical procedures, including anaesthesia monitoring and theatre nursing


• Provide excellent inpatient care and support patient recovery


• Run nurse consultations and support 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


• 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.

Ark House Vets - Leighton Buzzard

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