Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Otter Vets, Ottery St Mary; Ottery St Mary; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Ottery St Mary is seeking a full-time Registered Veterinary Nurse to perform first opinion nursing duties involving consultations and operations. The role includes a weekend on-call rota with flexible shifts. Benefits include competitive salary and extensive professional development opportunities.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Private medical insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Training budget and opportunities

Discounted gym membership

Pension scheme

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary nursing required.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.
• Willingness to participate in on-call shifts.

Responsibilities

• Perform all first opinion nursing duties.
• Participate in weekend on-call rota.
• Support clients and animals during consultations.

Skills

First opinion nursing

Customer care

Job description

Join us at Otter Vets!

Otter Vets, Sidmouth and Ottery St Mary are looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team. The role will involve all first opinion nursing duties with shifts being split between consults and operating.

This is a full‑time permanent role working 40 hours per week. We can offer either 4 × 10‑hour days or 5 × 8‑hour days. Either 8 am‑6 pm or 9 am‑6 pm depending on the chosen shift pattern. You will be part of the weekend on‑call rota – Saturday morning clinic until 1 pm followed by being on call until 6 pm. Sunday requires being on call between 8.30 am‑6 pm. Time off in lieu will be given thereafter.

Part time and flexible working applicants would be considered – we are happy to discuss, so please get in touch.

Our fantastic practice

Otter Vets has two branches based in the coastal town of Sidmouth and the market town of Ottery St Mary in Devon. We are a mixed practice providing veterinary care with a community feel for pets, farms and equine animals. We encourage nurse consults and would like to build this area of the practice. Currently our veterinary surgeons and nurses work between both sites.

Our team is established in the community and takes part in a variety of charity events including running a fun dog show, coffee mornings and Christmas stalls.

Because our employees 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

Wellbeing

• 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

• £500 CPD allowance with 3 days 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

Additional

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

Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging

At IVC Evidensia we are 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.

Salary up to £30,000 DOE