Registered Veterinary Nurse - Part-Time

IVC Evidensia UK; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 11,475 - 14,025; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks' annual leave plus birthday off

Private Medical Insurance

£550 CPD allowance plus 24hrs paid leave

Pension scheme

Discounted veterinary care

Job summary

A leading veterinary care provider in Yeovil is seeking a part-time Registered Veterinary Nurse to join the team at Wellpets. This role involves delivering high-quality nursing care, managing a variety of responsibilities, and building relationships with clients. The ideal candidate will be RCVS registered, have a proactive approach to learning, and possess strong communication skills. Great benefits include ample vacation leave, CPD allowances, and ongoing development support.

Qualifications

• Experience working in clinical practice, with growing confidence in medical and surgical nursing.
• Ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care across theatre, inpatient and consulting settings.
• Run nurse clinics and provide preventative healthcare advice.
• Support anaesthesia and surgical procedures.
• Provide attentive inpatient care and patient monitoring.
• Assist with client care and occasional reception duties.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Good organisational skills

Proactive approach to learning

Education

Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic, team‑orientated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Wellpets, Yeovil on a part‑time basis.

Wellpets Yeovil is a welcoming small animal practice focused on delivering high‑quality, compassionate care to our patients and clients.

As a smaller branch, you’ll play a central role in the day‑to‑day running of the practice, building strong relationships with clients and becoming a key part of the local community.

You’ll be working alongside a supportive team consisting of a Veterinary Surgeon, Animal Nursing Assistant and Branch Manager, with additional support from our Head RVN and our wider team at our Worle site.

IVC Evidensia is the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group, made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals, united by a shared purpose of happier animals, happier owners.

At IVC Evidensia, we believe careers should be built without limits. Our people are supported to make more clinical impact, access more career opportunities, and play an active role in their local and professional communities. Through investment in learning, innovation, and wellbeing, we create environments where our teams can grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment—at every stage of their career.

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.

Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00am - 6:00pm

1 in 4 Saturday mornings (4‑hour shift)

General responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care across theatre, inpatient and consulting settings
• Run nurse clinics and provide preventative healthcare advice
• Support anaesthesia and surgical procedures
• Provide attentive inpatient care and patient monitoring
• Assist with client care and occasional reception duties

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 IVC Evidensia, 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
• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities into Senior Nurse, Referral, or leadership roles as well as clinical supervisors, mentors and certificate holders.
• 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 plus your birthday off
• 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
• Certificate support
• 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/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analysing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Up to £12,750 DOE