Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

British Veterinary Association; Godalming; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An established veterinary practice is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their supportive and friendly team. This full-time role offers a dynamic work environment with flexible shifts, ensuring a healthy work-life balance. You will be involved in general nursing, inpatient care, and anaesthesia, contributing to high standards of patient care. With a commitment to employee wellbeing and professional development, this position provides excellent benefits including a competitive salary, generous annual leave, and CPD support. If you are passionate about animal care and looking for a fulfilling role, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

£550 CPD allowance

Company pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted treatment for pets

Access to discounts/cashback

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse with experience in general nursing duties.
• Strong skills in anaesthesia and inpatient care are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform general nursing duties and provide inpatient care.
• Assist with anaesthesia and conduct nurse clinics.

Skills

Veterinary Nursing

Anaesthesia

Inpatient Care

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse Qualification

Job description

Salary up to £33,000 DOE

Welcome Bonus up to £1,000

Relocation Allowance up to £2,500

We are looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to complete our friendly team here at Milford Veterinary Surgery. The role will include general nursing duties, inpatient care, anaesthesia, and nurse clinics.

Fix or flex – work life balance that works for you

The full-time position is typically over 4 or 5 days a week with shifts varying from 8am start for an early shift with a 7pm finish for a late shift, plus shifts in between. The shift patterns are allocated across the team to give equal amounts of lates and earlies. 1 in 4 Saturdays (8am-12pm) with no OOH.

We offer flexible working patterns that flex with you and your lifestyle. Whether you are looking to flex your rota hours to balance the school holidays, fix to navigate the school runs, or just looking to strike that balance between home and work life, we can offer flexibility that actually works for you. We would also welcome part-time applicants.

Who we are

We are a busy small animal primary care and referral setting, with onsite cardiologist, ECC and surgery cert holders. The practice is based in a small town in Surrey in the midst of the countryside, with plenty of dog walking and links to Guildford/London via the A3. We are part of the local community and work closely with a local wildlife charity. We work to very high standards of patient care, with separate cat and dog wards, in-house laboratory, dental X-ray, and laparoscopic equipment.

Our supportive team

You will be fully supported by our friendly and welcoming team of vets and nurses. Our current team consists of 5 veterinary surgeons plus a cardiologist, 3 RVNs, 1 SVN and supporting team members.

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
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

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