Registered Veterinary Nurse

Linnaeus; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Trowbridge is seeking a passionate Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join their team. The role offers the opportunity to work across multiple sites, engage in clinical procedures, and develop your skills in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong commitment to veterinary care and teamwork, along with a relevant qualification. This position includes a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

5 weeks holiday

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Enhanced family leave

Cycling scheme

Pet Insurance discount

CPD allowance

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) with clinical skills.
• Experience in veterinary practice is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Deliver veterinary care across multiple sites.
• Engage in clinical procedures and work within a team.
• Participate in CPD activities and continuous improvement.

Skills

Clinical passion

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification

Job description

🌟 Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) – Trowbridge 🌟

Job Title: Registered Veterinary Nurse

Location: Trowbridge (with time at Frome Hospital)

Practice Group: Garston Vets, part of Linnaeus

Type: Full‑time, Permanent – 40 hours per week (part‑time also considered)

Salary: Up to £33 000 per annum depending on experience. Additional benefits for on‑call work.

Due to the continued growth of our practice and team, we’re excited to welcome a passionate Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to our Trowbridge team.

About Us

Garston Vets is a thriving five‑site practice serving Frome, Warminster, Trowbridge, Westbury, and Melksham. Our Frome site operates as a 24/7 small animal hospital, complete with a brand‑new CT unit and dedicated out‑of‑hours service.

Your base will be at our Trowbridge surgery, where we’re actively developing Schedule 3 procedures and enhancing nurse utilisation – a great opportunity to expand your clinical skills.

You’ll also gain valuable experience at our Frome hospital, working day shifts, weekends, and participating in our out‑of‑hours rota.

🩺 The Role

As an RVN, you’ll enjoy a varied and fulfilling role with opportunities to:

• Rotate across multiple sites for diverse clinical exposure
• Participate in Schedule 3 procedures
• Engage in specialist groups such as:
  • 🌱 Sustainability
  • 🧠 Wellbeing & Mental Health
  • 🎉 Social Calendar Group
  • 📚 CPD Delivery
  • 🛡️ Patient Safety Team (HALO)

If you have a clinical passion, you can become a Clinical Champion in areas like Infection Control, Dentistry, or Sustainability, with opportunities to influence both locally and across the Linnaeus network.

🚀 Development & Support

• Generous CPD budget and in‑house CPD programmes
• Access to Linnaeus clinical boards and external events
• Supportive team culture that encourages innovation and continuous improvement
• Active commitment to sustainability and reducing our environmental impact

💬 Why Join Us?

We’re a friendly, sociable team with regular outings and events – you can get involved as much or as little as you like. Whether you’re looking to deepen your clinical expertise, explore new areas of interest, or simply find a supportive team that values your voice, we’d love to hear from you.

What we offer

• 5 weeks holiday, bank holidays and birthday day
• Life Assurance, 4 × salary
• Pension Scheme, 3 % employer, 5 % employee contributions salary sacrifice
• Enhanced equal family leave
• Enhanced sickness policy
• e‑cars salary sacrifice car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme salary sacrifice
• Pet Insurance discount
• RCVS & VDS fees paid
• CPD allowance and allocated CPD days
• Access to an extensive range of clinical and non‑clinical learning and development programmes
• Discount Platform – Benefits Hub
• Reduced Gym Membership (Pure Gym)
• Associate Assistance Programme
• Eye Care Scheme
• Headspace
• Annual Flu Voucher

At Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all our Associates. We have an amazing team of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) across our practices and central support office in addition to a confidential Employee Assistance Program which is available for everyone.

If you would like to apply for this role, please click the Apply button or for more information, please feel free to reach out directly to our Nursing Talent Acquisition Business Partner – Becca Thompson at [e-mail].

Garston Veterinary Group is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family‑owned veterinary company in the world. Being privately owned, we can truly be driven by our purpose, to create a better world, and think long‑term as opposed to being focused solely on short‑term profits.

At Linnaeus, a better world for pets starts with a better world for our people. Our Associates are over 6000 strong and empowered to speak up, step up and deliver quality services. You’ll have access to a huge network of specialists, worldwide development opportunities and an easily accessible, comprehensive wellbeing package that prioritises your physical and mental health, allowing you to focus on what you do best – care for pets.

We are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse, we care about you and want you to be authentic, with everything you need to perform at your best. We are all individuals, but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to achieve our purpose.

All applications with the relevant skills and qualifications will be carefully considered. If you need any support in completing your application or simply want to find out more about Garston Veterinary Group, Linnaeus or the role please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail].