Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

IVC Evidensia; Ashford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary care group in Ashford seeks a Registered Veterinary Nurse to manage clinical care, assist Veterinary Surgeons, and support patient wellbeing. This full-time role (4-day week) offers a great work-life balance, a £1,000 welcome bonus, and benefits like enhanced leave and CPD opportunities. Join a nurturing team committed to high-quality veterinary care and professional development.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Private Medical Insurance

Discounted gym membership

£550 CPD allowance

Qualifications

• Confidence to work independently or as part of a team.
• Involvement in clinical care tasks including anaesthesia and diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Assisting Veterinary Surgeons during procedures and consultations.
• Providing inpatient care and nurse-led consultations.

Skills

Strong practical skills

Team collaboration

Independent work abilities

Job description

Overview

At Eureka Veterinary Centre, we’re currently seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse with strong practical skills and the confidence to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.

We place a high value on the wellbeing of our staff, so being a supportive and proactive team player is essential.

Our nurses are involved in all aspects of clinical care — from anaesthesia and theatre work to diagnostics (including radiography and laboratory testing), inpatient care, and nurse-led consultations. You’ll also play a key role in assisting our Veterinary Surgeons during both procedures and consultations.

We are pleased to offer a £1,000 welcome bonus for this position.

Rota

This is a full-time position with a 4-day working week, consisting of 10-hour shifts from 08:30 to 18:30. You will also be required to work 1 in 2 Saturdays from 08:30 to 12:30. There are no out-of-hours duties required for this role, ensuring a great work-life balance.

Why join us?

We are a close-knit team dedicated to delivering the best care for our patients, and you\'ll be joining a supportive environment that includes 1 experienced Vet, 2 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 1 Student Veterinary Nurse, and 2 support staff. Additionally, we are within the same group as the Barrow Hill Branches, offering advice and support where needed and increased future opportunities. If you\'re looking to be part of a collaborative and nurturing team that values growth and expertise, we would love to have you on board!

Benefits

• Work life balance
• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service

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 100’s of retailers
• Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care

£0 - £0 a year

Up to £30,000 pa DOE