Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

VC Evidensia UK; Axminster, Devon and Torbay, Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary hospital in Axminster is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their dedicated team. The role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development, flexible working arrangements, and a commitment to employee wellbeing. With a focus on high-quality patient care, this position is ideal for those looking to advance their career in veterinary nursing.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Birthday as a paid day off

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted gym membership

CPD allowance

Pension scheme

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification required.
• Experience in a veterinary setting preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality patient care and support veterinarians.
• Participate in all areas of the practice including surgical procedures.
• Engage in continuous professional development and training.

Skills

Patient Care

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification

Job description

Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

At Coombefield Veterinary Hospital, a fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Registered Veterinary Nurses to join our team on a full-time or part-time basis. Our new RVN will develop their career in a busy, well-equipped RCVS accredited Veterinary Hospital in Axminster, Devon.

Discover a workplace that supports you

Our main site is an RCVS accredited, large, purpose-built hospital practice in Axminster, with a branch practice in Seaton. We have a separately staffed, dedicated OOH night service called Three Counties Veterinary Emergencies, working out of our Axminster site with surrounding practices feeding into this service.

We are the only RCVS accredited hospital with 24-hour care in the area, with the facilities and equipment to match.

Being in beautiful East Devon, the world-famous Jurassic Coast is on our doorstep and there are numerous outdoor activities both on and off the water.

The hospital has two bright and airy operating theatres, a large prep area, self-contained dental suite, imaging suite, separate cattery, kennels and isolation wards. There is also an internal laboratory, pharmacy and five consult rooms (one of which is a dedicated nurse consult room). There are also separate dog and cat waiting areas.

Our people are at the heart

Our nursing team currently consists of 11 RVNs (1 Head Nurse and 1 Deputy Head Nurse), 3 night VNs, 3 SVNs and 5 VCAs. The nursing team are friendly, vibrant and welcoming who all work well together. They are instrumental in delivering the patient care we are extremely proud of at Coombefield.

We currently have 17 vets with certificates/special interests in Ophthalmology, Cardiology, Feline Medicine, Imaging, ECC, Dentistry and Surgery. RATA also visit regularly delivering orthopaedic surgery. The workload is, therefore, busy and varied, with plenty of opportunity to explore your interests. As part of a rotational rolling rota you will get the opportunity to work within all areas of the practice, and more importantly using all of your nursing capabilities. We are currently in the process of moving to staged dental procedures and offering nurse Schedule III procedural afternoons. It is important that our nurses are able to be fully utilised and offer their specialised skills for improved job role satisfaction.

We pride ourselves in our culture of inclusivity and respect. Every member of our team is valued, working collaboratively to provide the best possible outcomes for our patients. As a senior leadership team, we have an open-door policy, our priority being the well-being of our team as well as our clinical duties. To ensure our teams have the opportunity to be heard, bringing new ideas to the practice is actively encouraged.

With a large team we are well practiced in flexible working, understanding that you may have priorities outside your career, and enabling this balance helps our staff work to their full potential. Our family values are at the heart of how we look after and treat one another. Our supportive culture is reflected in our staff, some having been with Coombefield for many years and others choosing to return.

Because our employee’s 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, 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
• 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

Coombefield Veterinary Hospital, Axminster

Coombefield Veterinary Hospital, Coombe Lane, Axminster, EX13 5AX, United Kingdom

At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Lovell Varcoe from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.