Registered Veterinary Nurse - FTC

IVC Evidensia Group; West of England; Remote; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 6.6 weeks

CPD allowance £550 plus 24hrs paid

Private medical insurance

RCVS/VDS fees covered

Birthday leave

Discounted veterinary care

Job summary

Rowe Vets, Bradley Stoke, part of IVC Evidensia Group, is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse for a 12-month maternity cover. The role offers exposure to a varied caseload across first opinion, with surgery, medicine, inpatient, emergency and critical care nursing.

You'll join a skilled team of vets, nurses and support staff, delivering high-quality care and excellent client experiences while supporting development within a busy 24-hour hospital.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS.
• Experience in clinical practice with growing confidence in nursing.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build positive relationships.
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of nursing care across a busy hospital caseload.
• Support surgical and medical cases, including anaesthesia monitoring.
• Provide inpatient, emergency and critical care nursing.
• Work collaboratively with multiple departments to support patient flow.

Skills

RCVS registration

Team player

Communication skills

Organisation

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RCVS)

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 Rowe Vets, Bradley Stoke on a Fixed-Term basis.

Rowe Vets, Bradley Stoke is a busy 24-hour veterinary hospital and referral centre based in Bristol, offering an excellent opportunity to work within a fast-paced and supportive clinical environment. You’ll be joining a highly skilled team of vets, nurses, and clinical support colleagues, all working together to deliver exceptional patient and client care.

This role offers exposure to a varied caseload across first opinion, giving you the opportunity to develop and utilise a broad range of nursing skills. With a mix of surgical, medical, inpatient, emergency and critical care cases.

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.

This position is a 12-month maternity cover role.

Working Pattern

• 40 hours per week
• 5 days per week on a rota basis
• Participation in a 1:6 weekend rota, with night backup on a 1:12 basis

General responsibilities include:

• Deliver high standards of nursing care across a varied hospital caseload
• Support surgical and medical cases, including anaesthesia monitoring and patient care
• Provide excellent inpatient, emergency, and critical care nursing
• Work collaboratively with multiple departments to support patient flow and continuity of care

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
• 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
• 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.

Rowe Vet Hospital - Bradley Stoke

At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Shan Lewis from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.