Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Sundean Veterinary Clinic; Lydney; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary clinic in Lydney is seeking an experienced RVN to join their team. The role requires confidence in veterinary nursing, with responsibilities including theatre care and support. The position offers a flexible rota, competitive salary, and excellent benefits such as private medical insurance and CPD opportunities. Ideal for someone looking for a supportive environment focused on clinical development.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

£550 CPD allowance

Company pension scheme

Discounted treatment for pets

Qualifications

• Must have experience as a Registered Veterinary Nurse.
• Confident in all aspects of first opinion veterinary nursing.
• Not suitable for newly qualified RVNs.

Responsibilities

• Provide theatre nursing and support in daily operations.
• Support the veterinary team when alone on site.
• Engage in clinical skills development and CPD opportunities.
• Participate in practice meetings and clinical sessions.

Skills

Confidence in first opinion veterinary nursing

Ability to adapt to flexible rota

Education

RVN qualification

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an experienced full-time RVN to join our team at the Lydney site. The role would include a mixture of theatre care and consulting. Rota patterns that work for you. Our flexible approach to rota patterns and working hours offers a balance that flexes with you and your lifestyle. Ideally, we’re looking for someone to work full-time (up to 40 hours per week) but we will consider part-time applications. 1:7 Saturday mornings. We can tailor the rota around your personal circumstances.

About us

Across our 3 sites, we have a well established, very supportive and friendly team. We value first opinion veterinary practice and the role every person has in the team. You would be working alongside our experienced team including: Senior Veterinary Nurse, two Veterinary Surgeons, our Student Veterinary Nurse apprentice, 2 RVNs and our receptionist team. All three sites work closely together so you would have the support of the wider team. We are passionate about clinical development and staff involvement in decision making. We have full practice meetings every 2 months, in addition to clinical club meetings every 2 months, both during the working day. We welcome fresh experiences and new ideas to help make our practice even better. In each role, our team are encouraged to develop and pursue their interests, e.g., our Veterinary Care Assistant is now our apprentice Student Vet Nurse and our RVNs are given development opportunities such as dental radiographs, dental scaling and wound suturing. Two of our vets are undergoing certificates, with several already holding them.

Whilst you will always be working with our experienced vets, there will be days where you would be the only RVN on site, so we need someone confident in all aspects of first opinion veterinary nursing. This role is unlikely to suit a newly qualified RVN.

Responsibilities

• Provide theatre nursing and day-to-day nursing support in a first opinion practice.
• Collaborate with the veterinary team and support when you are the sole RVN on site.
• Develop and apply clinical skills (e.g., dental radiographs, dental scaling, wound suturing) and engage in CPD opportunities.
• Participate in practice meetings and clinical club sessions as part of ongoing development.

Qualifications and requirements

• Experienced RVN; not suitable for a newly qualified RVN.
• Confident in all aspects of first opinion veterinary nursing.
• Ability to adapt to a flexible rota and work-life balance.

Salary and benefits

• Competitive base salary up to £32,000 DOE.
• 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays.
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline.
• Enhanced family-friendly policies (maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay).
• £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid CPD leave, certificate support, and learning opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy.
• Access to Vetlexicon and research funding opportunities for Vets & Nurses.
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme and Quality Improvement Programme.
• VDS cover and RCVS fees.
• Company pension scheme with employer contribution.
• Cycle to Work and Green Cars schemes (where eligible) and other voluntary benefits.
• Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice.