Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Animal House Vets, Chalks Road Surgery; Bristol; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary clinic in Bristol is seeking an enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their compassionate team. The full-time role includes managing patient admissions, ongoing care, and nurse consultations across multiple branches. You will benefit from a supportive environment with significant investment in employee wellbeing and development, including a competitive salary of up to £31,938 pa. Excellent work-life balance with 6.6 weeks of annual leave is offered.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

CPD allowance up to £550

Company pension scheme

Discounted pet treatment

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification required.
• Experience in veterinary practice preferred.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Admit patients and assist with operations.
• Provide ongoing care for inpatients.
• Conduct nurse-led consultations.
• Participate in emergency care as needed.

Skills

Nurse-led consultations

Patient recovery management

Team collaboration

Job description

Are you an enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse looking to join a dynamic and supportive team? At Animal House Vets, we're seeking a passionate individual to join our nursing team.

A standard day in this role involves admitting patients and assisting with operations and procedures. The RVN is responsible for the recovery of day patients and the ongoing care of inpatients throughout the day. Nurse-led consultations are also a key part of the role.

About us

We are a small, bonded team of 26 dedicated professionals, including veterinary surgeons, registered veterinary nurses, student veterinary nurses, and members of our client care team. We work closely together to provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients and support to their owners, fostering a collaborative and supportive working environment across our branches.

Our practice is made up of four established branches, with a fifth branch set to open in 2026 as part of our continued growth. Each branch is fully equipped for routine operations and offers nurse-led consultations, ensuring consistent, high-quality care across all locations. Diagnostic imaging is available at three of our branches, supporting a wide range of clinical services. Our multi-site setup allows for strong collaboration between teams while maintaining a local, community-focused approach to veterinary care.

Working hours

This full-time RVN position involves working 37. 75 hours per week across our Chalks Road and Westbury Park branches. The role includes 4.5 weekdays, with working hours from 08:30 to 18:30 on full days and a half day off each week.

The position also includes a 1 in 4 Saturday rota, working sole charge from 08:30 to 16:00 at the Chalks Road branch. An experienced candidate is preferred.

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, you will benefit from -

Work-life balance

*6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays

Wellbeing

*Private Medical Insurance

*Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline

*Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay

*Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing

Development

*£550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid CPD leave 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

Colleague Benefits

*Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well

*Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria

*Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you

*Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers

*Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice

Up to £31,938 pa DOE