Registered Veterinary Nurse - General - FTC

VC Evidensia UK; Stroud; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Registered Veterinary Nurses to join their dynamic team on a fixed-term contract. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain experience across various disciplines, from surgery to medicine, while working in a state-of-the-art facility. With a commitment to work-life balance and professional development, the organization provides tailored roles to support your growth. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous leave, and a range of benefits designed to enhance your well-being. If you are passionate about veterinary care and eager to advance your skills in a supportive environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted gym membership

Birthday paid day off

Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer

Discounted staff pet care

£550 CPD allowance

Certificate Support

Access to Vetlexicon

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurses eager to develop skills in a busy environment.
• Previous referral experience is not required; full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Join our first opinion and referral departments on a 12-month fixed-term contract.
• Support a varied caseload and expand nursing knowledge in a fast-paced hospital.

Skills

Veterinary Nursing

Client Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification

Job description

Registered Veterinary Nurse - General - FTC

Vale Referrals is looking for Registered Veterinary Nurses to join our first opinion and referral departments on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience across a wide range of disciplines, including first opinion surgery, inpatient wards, ophthalmology, soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery, medicine, and dermatology. There is also an option to rotate into nursing clinics for those with a particular interest in client-facing roles.

Expand Your Nursing Skills with Us

The role is based on a 40-hour week, working five 8-hour shifts with a 30-minute lunch break. We understand the importance of work-life balance and are happy to explore part-time or compressed working options to suit individual needs. Whether you're looking for full exposure to referral cases or a balanced mix of first opinion and referral work, we are happy to tailor the role to support your professional development.

Where You’ll Be Working

Vale Vets and Referrals has recently undergone a hospital expansion, providing state-of-the-art facilities designed to support the highest standard of veterinary care. Our hospital now boasts five theatres, a dedicated medicine suite for ultrasound and endoscopy, a dental room, x-ray facilities, larger ward areas with a separate cat ward and treatment room, and a specialised exotics ward. We also have an on-site CT scanner, further enhancing our diagnostic capabilities.

Our team is made up of 40 RVNs, SVNs, and hospital assistants, with many of our RVNs holding advanced diplomas and certificates. We are committed to supporting career progression, offering mentorship and learning opportunities for all team members. We foster an evidence-based, no-blame culture, where every team member is encouraged to have a voice in shaping the way we work. Regular team meetings, critical event reviews, crash debriefs, and biannual one-to-one meetings ensure ongoing learning and continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking enthusiastic and proactive Registered Veterinary Nurses who are eager to develop their skills in a busy, fast-paced hospital environment. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy a varied caseload and the opportunity to expand their nursing knowledge. Previous referral experience is not required, as full training will be provided. If you are looking for a supportive and progressive environment where you can grow as an RVN, we would love to hear from you.

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises, and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary up to £30,000 DOE, you will benefit from:

Work-Life Balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Your birthday as a paid day off
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership
• Non-accidental injury support

Development

• £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid 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

Additional

• Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
• Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care

The Animal Hospital, Stinchcombe, Dursley, GL11 6AJ, United Kingdom

At IVC Evidensia we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, and we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are eager 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 Elliott Burgin from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.