Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

British Veterinary Association; Hereford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Join Hay Vets as a Registered Veterinary Nurse and be part of a close-knit team committed to providing top-notch patient care. In this part-time role, you'll utilize your skills in emergency triage and routine surgeries while enjoying a supportive work environment. Benefit from generous annual leave, CPD opportunities, and a culture that values your well-being.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

£550 CPD allowance

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Company pension scheme

Discounted treatment for pets

Access to discounts/cashback with retailers

Qualifications

• Experience in nurse consultations required.
• Skilled in triaging emergency cases.
• Proficient in assisting with routine surgeries.

Responsibilities

• Play a vital role in patient and client care.
• Collaborate closely with the veterinary team.
• Uphold commitment to clinical excellence.

Skills

Confidence in nurse consultations

Triage emergency cases

Assisting with routine surgeries

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our close-knit team at Hay Vets. As a valued member of our nursing staff, you will play a vital role in upholding our commitment to exceptional patient and client care while collaborating closely with our dedicated team.

We're looking for a confident RVN with experience in nurse consultations, skilled in triaging emergency cases, and proficient in assisting with routine surgeries. Your expertise will be key in helping us maintain the high standards our practice is known for.

At Hay Vets, you'll be part of a loyal, supportive, and compassionate team. As our practice continues to grow, we're excited to expand and foster a culture of clinical excellence and people-centred care—for both our team and our clients.

Hours/working rota

This is a part-time role offering 27 hours per week, Monday to Friday, including shared Saturday morning shifts.

We are one team - you're in good company

We are a welcoming, close-knit, and dedicated team. Our clinical team includes two certificate-holders, and our departing nurse colleague earned her surgical nursing certificate while working with us. We pride ourselves on a collaborative clinical approach, holding regular meetings and case discussions to ensure the best care. Committed to providing comprehensive, empathetic, and personalised service, we also maintain strong connections with local animal rescue charities to support our wider community.

About us

Sitting on the bank above the iconic River Wye on the English/Welsh border, Hay is a great place to live and work. Overlooked by the Black Mountains and a short drive from the Brecon Beacons, our surroundings are a haven for the outdoor enthusiast.

Our Hay practice and main branch is a modern, purpose-built premise which boasts a dental suite with digital radiography, doppler ultrasonography, digital radiography, multiparameter monitor, and in-house laboratory equipment. Our Talgarth branch surgery offers vet and nurse consults and we're striving to grow it. Our clinicians enjoy being all-rounders but there is support for specific interests too.

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 pro rata
• 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