Registered Veterinary Nurse

Inspiring Vet Care; Reading; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks holiday

Birthday leave

Private medical insurance

£550 CPD allowance plus 24hrs paid

Pension scheme

Discounted veterinary care

Job summary

Inspiring Vet Care’s Woodley Veterinary practice seeks a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join a supportive team. The role offers full-time or part-time hours with 4 x 10-hour shifts and a base in Woodley, Reading.

You’ll provide high-quality nursing care, collaborate with surgeons, and contribute to patient welfare within a caring, team-focused environment. The practice highlights a modern facility, ongoing development opportunities, and a commitment to staff wellbeing, including generous leave,

Qualifications

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS.
• Experience working in clinical practice, with growing confidence in nursing.

Responsibilities

• Theatre and anaesthesia.
• Inpatient and hospitalised patient care.
• Nurse consultations.
• Support the wider veterinary team with day-to-day clinical care.
• Opportunities to develop and build nursing skills.

Skills

RCVS registration

Clinical practice experience

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Continuous 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 The Woodley Vet on a full-time or part-time basis.

Woodley Vets is a friendly, close-knit practice well-equipped with three spacious consulting rooms, a dedicated theatre, digital X-ray, a brand-new ultrasound, and dental X-ray facilities currently being introduced as part of our continued investment in the practice. We are passionate about providing a high standard of care to our patients and creating a positive environment where our team can thrive. You'll be joining a supportive team of 2.5 FTE Veterinary Surgeons, one RVN, one SVN, two Receptionist/Animal Nursing Assistants, and an experienced Practice Manager. Located in a lovely area with convenient off-street parking nearby, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact within a collaborative and welcoming 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

• Ideally 40 hours per week; however, we will accept part-time applications also
• 4 x 10-hour shifts between 8 am - 7:30 pm

General Responsibilities

• Theatre and anaesthesia
• Inpatient and hospitalised patient care
• Nurse consultations
• Supporting the wider veterinary team with day-to-day clinical care
• Opportunities to develop and build your nursing skills

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
• 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.

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 £31,000 DOE