Registered Veterinary Nurse

Inspiring Vet Care; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

6.6 weeks annual leave

Birthday leave

Pension scheme

CPD allowance £550

RCVS fees covered

Discounted veterinary care

Job summary

Kingston Vets in Yeovil and Sherborne is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our established veterinary group. We offer both full-time and part-time opportunities across two modern practices with a dental suite, imaging, and dedicated nurse facilities.

You will work with veterinary surgeons and the wider team to provide high-quality nursing care for a range of cases, contribute to clinical standards and support ongoing patient care development.

Qualifications

• RCVS registration and current practice status.
• Experience in clinical practice, nursing care and patient support.

Responsibilities

• Assist Veterinary Surgeons in theatre and consultations.
• Inpatient care responsibilities.
• Monitor anaesthetics during procedures.
• Assist with patient admits and discharges.
• Carry out nurse consultations.

Skills

RCVS Registration

Team player

Clinical nursing

Patient care

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic, team-orientated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Kingston Vets, with both full-time and part-time opportunities available.

Kingston Veterinary Group is a long-established group of two practices in the heart of Somerset and Dorset. We operate across Yeovil and Sherborne, providing Small Animal and Farm animal care. Our state-of-the-art facilities enable our clinical team to deliver veterinary care with a strong focus on maintaining and continually developing high clinical standards.

We have two purpose-built practices, located in Yeovil and Sherborne, complete with a dental suite, imaging suite, separate cat, dog and isolation facilities, laboratory room, farm procedure room, large species-split waiting room, along with a range of offices and a dedicated nurses’ office.

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.

General Responsibilities

• Assisting our Veterinary Surgeons in theatre and consultations
• Responsibility for inpatient care
• Monitoring anaesthetics
• Assisting with patient admits and discharges
• Carrying out nurse consultations

Working Pattern

We currently have both full-time and part-time positions available, offering different working patterns to suit your circumstances.

Full-time

40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a Saturday morning on a 1:4 rota basis. There are no out-of-hours requirements. The role will be predominantly based at our Yeovil site, with flexibility to work at our Sherborne site when needed.

Part-time

26 hours per week across 3 days, working across both our Yeovil and Sherborne sites. Shifts will rotate between 8:30am and 6:30pm, with a 1:4 Saturday morning rota.

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

• 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 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
• 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 £32,000 DOE