Registered Veterinary Nurse FTC

British Veterinary Association; Buckingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent veterinary practice in Buckingham is seeking a compassionate Registered Veterinary Nurse for a full-time position. You will manage general nursing duties such as anaesthesia and patient care. The role offers a supportive environment and encourages career growth. Benefits include annual leave, professional development funds, medical insurance, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

£550 CPD allowance

Company pension scheme

Discounted treatment for own pets

Qualifications

• Experience in first-opinion veterinary care.
• Self-motivated and professional with a strong team spirit.
• Interest in becoming a clinical coach.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general nursing duties including nurse clinics, anaesthesia, and patient care.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independence

Compassion

Education

Qualified RVN

Job description

Join our team at The Vet Centre! Do you want to work at a practice where you are encouraged to utilise your nursing skills to the full and develop further to advance your nursing career? Then The Vet Centre is the right place for you.

We are seeking an energetic, compassionate, and hard‑working Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team on a 12 month fixed‑term contract.

The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out general nursing duties, including nurse clinics, anaesthesia, and patient care. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work in a supportive environment with a brilliant team and contribute to the well‑being of our patients. We have a strong rapport with many of our clients, and it is our clients (and their pets) that help make our day enjoyable.

About The Vet Centre

We are a 2‑site practice with an excellent reputation for providing high quality care and enjoying what we do. We provide a friendly, supportive environment for our staff with a varied caseload, along with the capacity to advance and enhance your skills – so you get the most out of being in general practice. We are a very well‑equipped, RCVS accredited practice and perform our own cardiac scans, endoscopy, laparoscopic spays, dental x‑rays. Our main site is based at Maids Moreton, Buckingham, with our branch practice located in the Cherry Lane Garden Centre at Potterspury, Towcester.

Our practice thrives on the dedication and expertise of our team members, who form the very heart of our operation. Our team includes 5 highly skilled veterinary surgeons, 4 experienced registered veterinary nurses, 2 student veterinary nurses, 1 veterinary care assistant, and 3 receptionists. Whether it is providing critical assistance during emergencies or offering unwavering support in daily tasks, we support each other and have a strong ethos of growing our own veterinary nurses of the future.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general nursing duties including nurse clinics, anaesthesia, and patient care.

Required Skills & Experience

• Qualified RVN with experience in first‑opinion veterinary care.
• Capable of working independently during certain periods alongside a vet and receptionist and as part of a busy team.
• Self‑motivated, team player, maintaining professionalism while demonstrating integrity, compassion, and effective communication skills.
• Interested in becoming a clinical coach to support students as part of our training practice with the College of Animal Welfare.

Working Pattern

This is a full‑time 12 month fixed‑term contract position offering 40 hours per week. The role can be spread across 4 or 5 days per week, with a variety of shift patterns available between the hours of 8:00 am and 6:30 pm. Additionally, there is a 1:5 Saturday rota working 8.30 – 12.30 with time off in lieu, and the added benefit of no out‑of‑hours.

Benefits

Work‑Life Balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave.
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday.

Wellbeing

• Private Medical Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline.
• Enhanced family‑friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay.
• Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing.

Development

• £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid CPD leave 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.

Colleague Benefits

• Company pension scheme – IVC Evidensia contributes as well.
• Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria.
• Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you.
• Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers.
• Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice.