Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Abivale Veterinary Group, Abingdon; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking veterinary group as a Registered Veterinary Nurse, where you'll play a vital role in patient care across multiple locations. This dynamic position involves a variety of clinical tasks, from anaesthesia and radiology to inpatient care. With a supportive team and a commitment to professional growth, you'll enjoy a fulfilling career in a well-equipped practice. Benefit from a competitive salary, generous annual leave, and a range of wellbeing initiatives. If you're passionate about animal care and eager to develop your skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted gym membership

CPD allowance of £550

Pawsome Benefits - discounts with retailers

5% Employee/3% Employer Pension

Discounted staff pet care

£2,000 relocation allowance

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification is essential.
• Strong organisational skills and team spirit are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on nursing care across multiple practices.
• Support clinical activities including anaesthesia and radiology.

Skills

Patient Care

Anaesthesia

Radiology

Ultrasonography

Organisational Skills

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse Qualification

Tools

In-house Diagnostics Equipment

Ultrasound

X-ray

Endoscopy

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

1. 6.6 weeks annual leave
2. Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
3. Your birthday as a paid day off

Wellbeing

1. Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
2. Private Medical Insurance
3. Cycle to Work scheme
4. Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership
5. Non-accidental injury support

Development

1. £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid pro rata
2. Certificate Support
3. Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
4. Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider
5. All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
6. Infection Prevention and Control Programme
7. Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

1. VDS cover
2. RCVS fees

Additional

1. Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
2. Pension - 5% Employee/3% Employer
3. Discounted staff pet care
4. £2,000 relocation allowance available

Up to £31,200 DOE