Registered Veterinary Nurse (12-Month FTC)

Vale Vets; Dursley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks' annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

£550 CPD allowance

Pension scheme

Job summary

Vale Vets in Dursley is recruiting a Registered Veterinary Nurse for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The RVN will rotate across first opinion and referral departments, including surgery, wards, ophthalmology, and orthopaedics, with an expanded hospital setup featuring theatres and CT.

You’ll join a large nursing team and contribute to high standards of care, client experience, and ongoing professional development. 40 hours per week, 5 days, 1 in 8 weekends.

Qualifications

• We are seeking an RVN with solid nursing experience in a busy veterinary setting.
• Strong communication with clients and team members is essential.
• Ability to manage workload and deliver high standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of nursing care across first opinion and referral caseloads.
• Support surgical procedures, including anaesthesia monitoring and theatre nursing.
• Provide excellent inpatient care across ward areas.
• Support nursing clinics and preventative healthcare and client education.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Organisation

Clinical nursing

Education

RCVS registration

Job description

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, team-orientated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Vale Vets and Referrals in Dursley on a full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract.

Vale Vets and Referrals are looking for an RVN to work across our first opinion and referral departments. This is a varied and rewarding opportunity for a nurse who enjoys a busy clinical environment, with the chance to rotate across areas including first opinion surgery, wards, ophthalmology, soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery, medicine and nursing clinics.

Following a hospital expansion, we have new facilities including 5 theatres, a medicine suite for ultrasound and endoscopy, a dental room, x-ray, larger ward areas with a separate cat ward and treatment room, a separate exotics ward and an onsite CT scanner.

Practice Highlights

• Varied role across both first opinion and referral departments
• Rotations across surgery, wards, ophthalmology, soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery, medicine and nursing clinics
• Expanded hospital facilities including 5 theatres, medicine suite, dental room, x-ray and onsite CT scanner
• Larger ward areas with separate cat ward, treatment room and exotics ward
• Large nursing team of 38 RVNs, SVNs and hospital assistants

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 and referral cases, contributing to clinical standards, and supporting the ongoing development of patient care within the practice.

Working Pattern

• 40 hours per week
• 5-day working week, 8-hour shifts with a 30-minute lunch break
• 1 in 8 weekends, with time off in lieu
• Minimal weekday on-call duties

General Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of nursing care across first opinion and referral caseloads
• Support surgical procedures, including anaesthesia monitoring and theatre nursing
• Provide excellent inpatient care across ward areas
• Support nursing clinics and contribute to preventative healthcare and client education

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

We’re looking for a confident 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
• Develop your specific nursing passions through out subject-specific learning pathways in our dedicated Nurse Academy
• Clear career development with progression opportunities into 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.

Up to £30,000 DOE