Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

British Veterinary Association; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Registered Veterinary Nurse at a leading veterinary group in Abingdon, UK. This role involves hands-on patient care, supporting clinical activities, and working with established practices renowned for animal care. Enjoy a competitive salary, extensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

£550 CPD allowance

Discounted staff pet care

£2,000 relocation allowance

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Veterinary Nurse or nearly qualified.
• Strong organizational skills and team-oriented.
• Passion for professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Involved in all areas of patient care across various surgeries.
• Support clinical activities including anaesthesia and general nursing duties.
• Maintain high standards of patient and client care.

Skills

Teamwork

Organizational Skills

Excellent Patient Care

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse Qualification

Job description

Are you a Registered Veterinary Nurse looking to take the next step in your career or soon to qualify and eager to get started? We'd love to welcome you to our friendly, dedicated team at Abivale Veterinary Group. With four well-established practices across South Oxfordshire, we're proud to provide outstanding small animal care, including 24-hour emergency services.

What's the Role?

This is a hands-on, varied nursing position where you'll be involved in all areas of patient care. You'll work across our surgeries in Abingdon, Didcot, Wallingford, and Wantage, supporting a range of clinical activities including anaesthesia, radiology, ultrasonography, inpatient care, and general nursing duties. The role includes laboratory work using our in-house diagnostics equipment, and you'll be an integral part of maintaining high standards of patient and client care.

Your Schedule

You'll work a 40-hour week across 5 days, with 8-hour shifts. Weekends and bank holidays are worked on a shared rota basis, with time off in lieu provided. There's no out-of-hours requirement, as we have a dedicated night team covering this service.

About Abivale Veterinary Group

Abivale is a well-established small animal practice serving the South Oxfordshire area through our four sites. Our main branch is located in Abingdon, just a short walk from the historic town centre and only 15 minutes from Oxford city centre, known for its beauty, culture, and amenities. Regular public transport makes getting here easy.

We're equipped with a full range of diagnostic tools including ultrasound, x-ray, endoscopy, dental x-ray, and a well-equipped lab for in-house blood work. We also serve as a 24-hour emergency care provider and have a dedicated night team to ensure continuous patient support. As a nurse training practice, we're passionate about supporting development and creating a positive working environment. Our current team includes 9 vets, 8 RVNs, 3 student nurses, 2 animal nursing assistants, 8 receptionists, and a friendly admin team.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who enjoys being part of a team, takes pride in delivering excellent patient care, and brings strong organisational skills to the role. Whether you're newly qualified or nearly there, if you're enthusiastic about professional growth and want to work in a supportive, well-equipped practice - we'd love to hear from you.

Because Our People Matter

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 £31,200 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

Wellbeing

• 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 hundreds of retailers
• Pension - 5% Employee/3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care
• £2,000 relocation allowance available