Registered Veterinary Nurse (Part-Time)

Oundle Veterinary Surgery; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 6,000 - 9,100; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Birthday leave

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

CPD allowance

RCVS fees covered

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Oundle Veterinary Surgery is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join our team on a part-time basis. This role offers two short weekday shifts per week with a shared Saturday rota, within a supportive first opinion practice.

You will deliver high standards of nursing care across a varied caseload, support surgical procedures including anaesthesia monitoring, provide inpatient care, and run nurse consultations to support preventative healthcare.

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS.
• Experience in clinical practice, with medical and surgical nursing.
• Strong communication and client relationship skills.
• Good organisational skills and workload management.
• Proactive approach to learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of nursing care across a varied first opinion caseload.
• Support surgical procedures, including anaesthesia monitoring and theatre nursing.
• Provide inpatient care and patient monitoring.
• Run nurse consultations and support preventative healthcare when required.

Skills

RCVS registration

Clinical practice experience

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Lifelong learning

Education

RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse

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 Sampson Park, Oundle Veterinary Surgery on a part-time basis.

This is a great opportunity for an RVN looking for a smaller part-time role, working two short days per week with a shared Saturday rota. You’ll be joining a supportive first opinion practice where you can use your nursing skills across a varied caseload while helping to deliver excellent patient and client care.

Practice Highlights

• Supportive first opinion practice environment
• Two short weekday shifts per week
• Opportunity to be involved in general nursing duties and client-facing care

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.

Working Pattern

• 11.33 hours per week
• Monday, 5-hour shift, Thursday, 5-hour shift
• Includes contributing to one late shift per week, finishing at 7:30pm
• 1 in 6 Saturdays, working an 8-hour shift

General Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of nursing care across a varied first opinion caseload
• Support surgical procedures, including anaesthesia monitoring and theatre nursing
• Provide inpatient care and patient monitoring
• Run nurse consultations and support preventative healthcare where required

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
• Join a dedicated Nurse Graduate Programme designed to build your clinical confidence and support your first steps in practice
• 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
• 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 £9064 DOE