Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

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

Job summary

A veterinary care provider in Ashford seeks a Registered Veterinary Nurse to provide care across clinical areas, assist Veterinary Surgeons and contribute to a supportive team. This full-time position offers a salary up to £30,000 and a £1,000 welcome bonus, ensuring a work-life balance with generous leave and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

CPD allowance

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Strong practical skills and confidence to work independently.
• Experience in anaesthesia, diagnostics, and inpatient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide care across clinical areas including anaesthesia and diagnostics.
• Assist Veterinary Surgeons during procedures.

Skills

Practical skills

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

At Eureka Veterinary Centre, we’re seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse with strong practical skills and the confidence to work both independently and within a team. We value staff wellbeing and seek a supportive and proactive team player.

Responsibilities

• Provide care across clinical areas including anaesthesia and theatre, diagnostics (radiography and laboratory testing), inpatient care, and nurse-led consultations.
• Assist Veterinary Surgeons during procedures and consultations.

Rota

This is a full-time position with a four-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.

Compensation and welcome

£1,000 welcome bonus. Salary up to £30,000 per annum DOE.

Why join us

We are a close-knit team dedicated to delivering the best care for our patients. You’ll be joining a supportive environment that includes 1 experienced Vet, 2 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 1 Student Veterinary Nurse, and 2 support staff. We are within the same group as Barrow Hill Branches, offering advice and support where needed and increased future opportunities.

Benefits

• Work-life balance with 6.6 weeks annual leave; holiday allowance increases with length of service.
• Wellbeing: enhanced family-friendly policies (maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental leave and surrogacy pay), Private Medical Insurance, Cycle to Work, discounted gym membership, and 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, opportunity for research funding, Infection Prevention and Control Programme, Quality Improvement Programme.
• Professional Memberships: VDS cover, RCVS fees.
• Additional: Pawsome Benefits – discounts and cashback with retailers; Pension – 5% Employee / 3% Employer; discounted staff pet care.