Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

VC Evidensia UK; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a small animal practice in Ferndown, where your passion for animal welfare and general nursing experience will shine. This full-time role offers a supportive environment with a commitment to exceptional pet healthcare. Enjoy a work-life balance with generous annual leave and additional benefits like private medical insurance and CPD support. If you're adaptable and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow and thrive in your veterinary career while being part of a close-knit team that values your contributions.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted gym membership

Pension 5% Employee/3% Employer

Discounted staff pet care

£550 CPD allowance

Certificate support

Access to Vetlexicon

Qualifications

• Strong general nursing experience with a commitment to pet healthcare.
• Excellent customer service skills and a cheerful, approachable demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional care to small animals and support the veterinary team.
• Deliver outstanding client service and build strong relationships with pet owners.

Skills

General nursing experience

Customer service skills

Passion for animal welfare

Adaptability

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification

Job description

Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Are you a passionate and motivated RVN seeking to join a supportive and friendly team? We have an exciting opportunity at St Mary's Vets in Ferndown, Dorset, for a dedicated individual to become an integral part of our well-established and welcoming team.

Who we are looking for

We are seeking an RVN with strong general nursing experience, excellent customer service skills, and a genuine passion for animal welfare. The ideal candidate will be cheerful, approachable, and enthusiastic, with a commitment to providing exceptional pet healthcare and delivering outstanding client service. If you're dedicated, adaptable, and ready to make a difference, we'd love to have you on board!

The rota

This is a full-time position, offering 40 hours per week. The working hours are as follows: two days per week 8:30 AM - 6:45 PM, three days per week 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM, and one Saturday in three 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM. There are no out-of-hours or bank holiday shifts.

About the Team and Culture

St Mary's Vets is a dedicated small animal practice located in Ferndown, Dorset. We take great pride in providing exceptional care to our patients and their owners, ensuring each visit is met with kindness, professionalism, and compassion. As a close-knit, 3-vet team, we foster a supportive and collaborative working environment where everyone is valued and encouraged to grow. This role would be ideal for someone who is driven, ready for a challenge, and eager to make a real difference to the practice. We’re looking for a passionate individual who is ready to get stuck in and help us continue delivering outstanding patient care while building strong relationships with our clients.

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
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
• 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 Benefits

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

At IVC Evidensia, we are 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 welcome candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

St Marys Veterinary Clinic, Ferndown

300 Ringwood Road, Ferndown, BH22 9AS, United Kingdom

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.