Registered Veterinary Nurse - Consulting

VC Evidensia UK; Swindon; On-site; GBP 27,900 - 34,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks' annual leave

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Private Medical Insurance

Discounted gym membership

CPD allowance and leave

Job summary

A leading veterinary group in Swindon is seeking a committed Registered Veterinary Nurse to join a supportive team that values professional development. In this full or part-time role, you will provide high-quality care across medical and surgical nursing. The ideal candidate will have RCVS registration and experience in veterinary practice. This position offers competitive salary, generous annual leave, and a variety of benefits to promote work-life balance and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience working in clinical practice, with growing confidence in medical and surgical nursing.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care across medical and surgical nursing.
• Support consultations and procedures, assisting veterinary surgeons.
• Collaborate with the nursing and support team for excellence of care.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Proactive learning

Education

RCVS registration as a Veterinary Nurse

Job description

Shaw Veterinary Centre, Swindon, Swindon, South West

Registered Veterinary Nurse – Full or Part-Time
Shaw Veterinary Centre, Swindon
Salary up to £31,000 DOE
Full-time (40 hours) or part-time (30 hours) considered
3–4 days per week including a share of weekends

Join a supportive team where your nursing skills are truly valued

Shaw Veterinary Centre is a friendly, first-opinion small animal practice caring for the pets of Swindon. Our clinic is equipped with modern facilities including digital x-ray, dental x-ray, ultrasound, and a fully equipped theatre. You’ll be part of a welcoming and collaborative team that values professional development, patient welfare, and high clinical standards.

IVC Evidensia is the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group, made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals, united by a shared purpose of happier animals, happier owners.

At IVC Evidensia, we believe careers should be built without limits. Our people are supported to make more clinical impact, access more career opportunities, and play an active role in their local and professional communities. Through investment in learning, innovation, and wellbeing, we create environments where our teams can grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment -at every stage of their career.

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Registered Veterinary Nurse at Shaw Veterinary Centre, you will be a key member of our clinical team, delivering high-quality care across medical and surgical nursing, inpatient care, and consultations. You’ll be supported to develop and apply your full skillset, including fear-free approaches, while contributing to the ongoing improvement of patient care.

Provide nursing care across a range of medical and surgical cases

Support consultations and procedures, assisting veterinary surgeons and colleagues

Deliver compassionate, high-quality care to inpatients and surgical patients

Contribute to patient care planning and the development of clinical standards

Collaborate with the nursing and support team to ensure continuity and excellence of care

We’re looking for a confident, motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse who thrives in a collaborative, supportive practice. You’ll bring:

RCVS registration as a Veterinary Nurse

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 IVC Evidensia, we’re committed to supporting your growth and wellbeing:

A varied and rewarding nursing role within a supportive primary care environment

Clear career pathways with progression opportunities into Senior Nurse, Referral, or leadership roles, supported by supervisors, mentors, and certificate holders

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

Work-Life Balance

6.6 weeks’ annual leave

Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service

Birthday leave

Enhanced family-friendly policies including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee wellbeing initiatives including discounted gym membership

Non-accidental injury support

Development

£550 CPD allowance per annum, with 24 hours paid CPD leave (pro rata)

Certificate support and access to IVC Evidensia Academy learning opportunities

Vetlexicon access and research funding opportunities for Vets & Nurses

Infection Prevention and Control Programme

Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

VDS cover

RCVS fees

Additional

Pawsome Benefits – discounts and cashback at hundreds of retailers

Discounted staff pet care

Shaw Veterinary Centre, Swindon

Shaw Village Centre, Ramleaze Drive, Swindon, SN5 5PY, 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 Elliott Burgin from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.