Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

VC Evidensia UK; Neath; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join a compassionate team focused on delivering exceptional care to small animals. This role offers a supportive environment with access to modern equipment and professional development opportunities. Enjoy a work-life balance with generous leave, flexible hours, and initiatives aimed at employee wellbeing. If you are passionate about animal care and eager to grow in your career, this position is perfect for you. Join a nurturing team that values its members and is committed to high-quality patient care.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Birthday as a paid day off

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted gym membership

Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway

Discounted staff pet care

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Seeking a compassionate and enthusiastic RVN.
• Committed to delivering high-quality care in a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality veterinary care to small animals.
• Contribute to all aspects of practice life and team support.

Skills

Compassionate Care

Team Collaboration

Proactive Learning

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse Qualification

Tools

Ultrasound Equipment

Endoscope

Anaesthetic Monitoring Equipment

Job description

Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

We are looking for a full or part time RVN to join our growing team as maternity cover, to be 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.

Our team is committed and passionate, providing gold standard care to our clients and their pets, and includes a dedicated mental health first aider. Our practices are well-equipped for the best possible patient care, including a brand-new ultrasound, endoscope, multiparameter anaesthetic monitoring, and more. Our qualified clinicians and nurses are ready to support you in your development, and have over 15+ years of experience and a broad range of clinical experience and interests, including soft tissue surgery, orthopedics', ultrasound, cytology and more.

Working Hours

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

What we are looking for

We’re seeking a compassionate and enthusiastic RVN. You’ll be a team player committed to delivering high-quality care, with a willingness to contribute to all aspects of practice life. We’re looking for someone proactive, eager to learn, and excited to be part of a supportive team.

If you’re passionate about patient care and want to work in a collaborative, nurturing environment, we’d love to hear from you!

What we offer

We offer a supportive team environment, access to modern equipment, and opportunities for professional development. With flexible hours, a focus on mental health, and a commitment to high-quality patient care, you'll be part of a compassionate, experienced team dedicated to your growth.

Because our employee’s 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
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Your birthday as a paid day off
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership
• Non-accidental injury support

Development

• £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid 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

Additional

• Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
• Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care

Forest Veterinary Group, Neath

At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Lovell Varcoe from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.