Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

British Veterinary Association; Lydney; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice is seeking an experienced full-time RVN to join their team in Lydney. The role includes theatre care and consulting, with flexibility in working hours to support work-life balance. Comprehensive benefits and support for professional development are also offered.

Benefits

Up to £32,000 DOE salary

6.6 weeks annual leave, including bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance

£550 CPD allowance plus 24 hours paid CPD leave

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience required in veterinary nursing, ideally for non-newly qualified RVNs.

Responsibilities

• The role includes a mixture of theatre care and consulting.
• Work with senior veterinary staff and operate independently on some days.

Skills

Confidence in veterinary nursing

Job description

We are looking for an experienced full-time RVN to join our team at the Lydney site. The role includes a mixture of theatre care and consulting.

Rota patterns that work for you

Our people are at the heart of everything we do, which is why work-life balance is vital. We offer flexible rota patterns and working hours that adapt to your lifestyle, regardless of your career stage. Ideally, we're looking for someone to work full-time (up to 40 hours per week), but part-time applications are welcome. The role involves 1:7 Saturday mornings, and we can tailor the rota around your personal circumstances.

A bit about us

Across our 3 sites, we have a well-established, supportive, and friendly team. We value first opinion veterinary practice and the role each team member plays. You would work alongside our experienced team, including a Senior Veterinary Nurse, two Veterinary Surgeons, a Student Veterinary Nurse apprentice, 2 RVNs, and our reception team. All sites work closely together, providing full support from the wider team. We are passionate about clinical development and staff involvement in decision-making, with full practice meetings and clinical club meetings every 2 months during working hours. We encourage new ideas to improve our practice.

Our team members are supported to develop their interests. For example, our Veterinary Care Assistant is now a Student Vet Nurse apprentice, and RVNs have opportunities to develop skills such as dental radiography, dental scaling, and wound suturing. Some vets are undertaking certificates, with several already qualified.

While you will work with experienced vets, there will be days when you are the only RVN on site, so confidence in all aspects of veterinary nursing is essential. This role may not suit a newly qualified RVN.

Because our people matter

We recognize that our team is fundamental to our success. We invest in our people, premises, and processes. Benefits include:

• Up to £32,000 DOE salary
• 6.6 weeks annual leave, including bank holidays
• Additional holiday for your birthday

Wellbeing

• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
• Enhanced family-friendly policies (maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay)
• Employee wellbeing initiatives

Development

• £550 CPD allowance plus 24 hours paid CPD leave
• Certificate support
• Learning opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon online encyclopaedia
• Research funding opportunities for vets and nurses
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Colleague Benefits

• Company pension scheme with contributions from IVC Evidensia
• Cycle to Work and Green Cars schemes
• Flexible voluntary benefits
• Discounts and cashback at participating retailers
• Discounted pet treatment at IVC Evidensia practices