Registered Veterinary Nurse

Cogges Veterinary Surgery; Witney; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A local veterinary clinic in Witney is seeking a qualified Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their dedicated team. This role involves a mix of clinical and client-focused duties, supporting both the vet team and clients in a friendly atmosphere. A competitive salary of up to £33,000 DOE is offered along with excellent benefits including 6.6 weeks of annual leave and CPD support.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted gym membership

Pension scheme

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• Must be RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse.
• Confident with anaesthesia and inpatient care.
• Strong in client communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Manage the ops diary and take radiographs.
• Monitor anaesthetics and care for inpatients.
• Provide clinical advice to clients and run nurse clinics.

Skills

Confident with anaesthesia

Inpatient care

Client communication

Organised and reliable

Attention to detail

Education

RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse

Job description

Overview

Registered Veterinary Nurse - Cogges Veterinary Surgery, Witney

Up to £33,000 DOE

Full or Part Time - 40 hours per week

Join a team that truly values balance and community

We’re looking for a qualified Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our experienced, enthusiastic, and dedicated team at Cogges Veterinary Surgery in Witney. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied role, close client relationships, and working within a supportive, family-feel environment.

Role Details

Your day will include a broad mix of clinical and client-focused duties, such as:

• Managing the ops diary
• Taking radiographs
• Monitoring anaesthetics
• Caring for inpatients
• Providing clinical advice to clients
• Supporting the vet and reception teams
• Running nurse clinics

We actively encourage and support individual interests and development areas, giving you the opportunity to shape your nursing role and expand your skills.

Work Schedule

• Full-time: 5 x 8-hour shifts per week (40 hours)
• No out-of-hours duties required
• 1 in 5 weekends, compensated with TOIL
• 3 early finishes at 4pm each week
• Part-time applicants also welcome

About the Practice

Cogges Veterinary Surgery is a well-established, single-site small animal practice that’s been part of the Witney community since 1993. We joined IVC Evidensia in 2019 and continue to provide excellent standards of care in a friendly, welcoming environment.

We’re fully equipped with digital and dental X-ray, ultrasound, and in-house Idexx laboratory machines to support a wide range of clinical work. Our loyal client base has been built over decades, and we’re proud of the lasting relationships we’ve developed with them.

Witney is a thriving market town surrounded by beautiful countryside, with great links to Oxford and London - ideal for those who want a great work-life balance and quality of life.

What We’re Looking For

• RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse
• Confident with anaesthesia, inpatient care, and client communication
• Team-focused with a proactive, caring approach
• Organised and reliable with strong attention to detail

Because Our People Matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises, and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive salary up to £33,000 DOE, you will benefit from:

Work Life Balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Your birthday as a paid day off

Wellbeing

• Enhanced family-friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing including discounted gym membership
• Non-accidental injury support

Development

• £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid pro rata
• Certificate support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider
• All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Additional

• Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
• Pension - 5% Employee / 3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care

Up to £33,000 DOE