Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

British Veterinary Association; Neath; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Neath seeks a full or part-time Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) for maternity cover. Join a supportive team committed to delivering high-quality care with access to modern equipment and professional development opportunities. Enjoy a work-life balance with generous leave and benefits.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private medical insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

£550 CPD allowance

VDS cover

Pension scheme

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• Committed to delivering high-quality care.
• Willing to contribute to all aspects of practice life.

Responsibilities

• Join a growing team as maternity cover.
• Provide compassionate, high-quality care for clients and patients.

Skills

Compassionate

Enthusiastic

Team Player

Proactive

Eager to Learn

Job description

About the role

We are looking for a full or part-time RVN to join our growing team as maternity cover, based across both of our practices. At Forest Vets, we value our team, and everyone becomes part of the Forest family. We are a small animal practice with two sites, focused on providing compassionate, high-quality care for both our clients and patients.

Why join us?

Our team is committed and passionate, providing gold standard care to our clients and their pets. Our practices are well-equipped, including a brand-new ultrasound, endoscope, multiparameter anaesthetic monitoring, and more. Our qualified clinicians and nurses have over 15+ years of experience with a broad range of clinical interests, including soft tissue surgery, orthopedics, ultrasound, cytology, and more. They are ready to support your development.

Working Hours

We offer 4 x 10-hour shifts per week, plus Saturday mornings on a rota basis. We are also open to considering part-time options.

What we are looking for

A compassionate and enthusiastic RVN who is a team player, committed to delivering high-quality care, and willing to contribute to all aspects of practice life. We seek someone proactive, eager to learn, and excited to be part of a supportive team.

What we offer

A supportive team environment, access to modern equipment, and opportunities for professional development. We promote flexible hours, mental health support, and a commitment to high-quality patient care, all within a compassionate, experienced team dedicated to your growth.

Because our employees matter

We recognize that our people are fundamental to our success. Investing in our people, premises, and processes is central to our ethos. Benefits include:

• Work-life balance: 6.6 weeks annual leave, increasing with service, and your birthday off as a paid day.
• Wellbeing: Family-friendly policies, private medical insurance, Cycle to Work scheme, employee wellbeing initiatives, and non-accidental injury support.
• Development: £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid pro-rata, certificate support, learning opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy, access to Vetlexicon, research funding opportunities, infection prevention and control, and quality improvement programs.
• Professional memberships: VDS cover, RCVS fees.
• Additional benefits: Pawsome Benefits discount scheme, pension scheme (5% employee / 3% employer), and discounted staff pet care.