Registered Veterinary Nurse

IVC; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Graduate Nurse Programme

Nurse Academy

Career progression

Private Medical Insurance

Healthcare Cash Plan

Cycle to Work scheme

CPD allowance

RCVS and VDS fees covered

Pension scheme

Discounted veterinary care

Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme

Birthday leave

Job summary

Kingston Vets, part of Kingston Veterinary Group, is recruiting a Registered Veterinary Nurse for its Yeovil site. The role offers both full-time and part-time hours across two Somerset sites, with no out-of-hours requirements and a mix of hospital and client-facing duties.

You will work with vets and the nursing team to maintain high care standards, participate in ongoing development, and deliver excellent client experiences in a supportive practice environment.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS is required.
• Experience in clinical practice with strong nursing skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Team player

Client communication

Nursing care

Theatre assistance

Education

Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS

Experience in clinical practice

Good organisational skills

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic, team-orientated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Kingston Vets on a Full time basis.

Kingston Veterinary Group is a long established group of 2 practices in the heart of Somerset and Dorset. We operate across two locations, offering Small Animal and Farm animal care, all conveniently situated close to each other. Our state-of-the-art facilities enable our clinical team to deliver Veterinary care with a strong focus on maintaining high clinical standards, which we continually strive to develop and enhance.

We have two wonderful, purpose built practices, located in Yeovil and Sherborne, complete with Dental suite, Imaging suite, Separate Cat, Dog and Isolation facilities, Laboratory room, Farm procedure room and large Species split waiting room, along with a host of offices and separate Nurses office upstairs.

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.

We currently have both full-time and part-time positions available.

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.

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

You Might Be a Great Fit If…

We’re looking for a confident, experienced 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
• 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
• 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.

£0 - £0 a year

Up to £32,000 DOE