Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Rowe Veterinary Group - Yate; Bristol; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A feline veterinary clinic in Bristol is seeking a dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse to deliver exceptional patient care for feline patients. You will prepare cats for surgery, monitor anaesthesia, and conduct nurse-led clinics. The role offers a supportive team environment with opportunities for professional development, including a CPD allowance. Enjoy a competitive salary of up to £34,000 pa depending on experience, along with extensive benefits including annual leave, medical insurance, and pension contributions.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

£550 CPD allowance

Pawsome Benefits - discounts with retailers

5% Employee/3% Employer pension

Qualifications

• Passionate about feline health and medicine.
• Experience in anaesthesia and surgery.
• Ability to educate clients on feline wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-standard nursing care to feline patients.
• Prepare cats for surgery and monitor anaesthesia.
• Conduct nurse-led appointments like dental hygiene and weight clinics.
• Perform diagnostic tests and manage lab work.
• Educate pet owners on feline healthcare.

Job description

Welcome to Rowe Cat Clinic, a feline-exclusive clinic dedicated to providing exceptional, stress‑free care for our feline patients and peace of mind for their owners. Our team is passionate about advanced feline medicine and patient welfare. Our facilities include dental radiography, ultrasound, in‑house lab suite and separate feline wards, ensuring a calm and professional environment for all.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our close‑knit team. This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse with a passion for feline health to develop their expertise in a supportive and forward‑thinking environment.

Key responsibilities

• Exceptional Patient Care: Consistently deliver the highest standard of nursing care to hospitalised feline patients, including monitoring and health checking.
• Anaesthesia and Surgery: Prepare cats for surgery, monitor general anaesthesia using multi‑parameter monitoring equipment, and assist veterinary surgeons during operations.
• Nurse‑led Clinics: Conduct a variety of nurse‑led appointments (e.g., dental hygiene, weight clinics, senior cat checks, diabetes monitoring).
• Diagnostics and Lab Work: Perform diagnostic tests, including blood sampling, urine analysis, and x‑rays, and manage in‑house laboratory work.
• Client Communication: Educate and reassure pet owners on preventative healthcare, treatment plans, and general feline wellbeing, building strong, trusting relationships.
• Mentorship & Hygiene: Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the practice, and support student veterinary nurses if applicable.

About the team

You will work closely with one or two vets each day, including Dr. Liz Jennings BVSc, CertAVP SAM‑F, MANZCVS (Medicine of Cats), MRCVS - an RCVS Advanced Practitioner in Feline Medicine and our Clinical Lead. You will also be supported by two other Veterinary Surgeons who are currently working towards certificates in feline medicine and surgery.

Depending on the day, another Veterinary Nurse may be running clinics, allowing you to focus fully on procedures. Our team also includes a dedicated Care Assistant and two exceptional Receptionists who help ensure the smooth running of the clinic.

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
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Your birthday as a paid day off

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 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

Additional

• Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
• Pension 5% Employee/3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care

Up to £34,000 pa DOE