Registered Veterinary Nurse

The Kingston Veterinary Group - Yeovil; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Pension scheme

6.6 weeks' annual leave

CPD allowance

RCVS fees covered

VDS fees covered

Healthcare Cash Plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted veterinary care

Job summary

The Kingston Veterinary Group - Yeovil is seeking an enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team across Yeovil and Sherborne. We offer both full-time and part-time opportunities, with a focus on high clinical standards and excellent client experiences.

You will work with veterinary surgeons and the wider team, delivering nursing care across first opinion cases and supporting ongoing patient care development within the practice.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS.
• Experience in clinical practice with medical and surgical nursing.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assisting Veterinary Surgeons in theatre and consultations.
• Inpatient care responsibility.
• Monitoring anaesthetics.
• Assisting with patient admits and discharges.
• Carrying out nurse consultations.

Skills

RCVS registration

Clinical experience

Communication

Organisation

Teamwork

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse (UK) - RCVS

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...

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 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.

Up to £32,000 DOE