Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

IVC Evidensia UK; Reading; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern veterinary service in Reading seeks a dedicated RVN to join their friendly and supportive team. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment focused on patient care and team development. The role includes 40 hours per week with a range of benefits, including a competitive salary and CPD opportunities. Join us and advance your career while making a difference in animal health.

Benefits

6.6 weeks of annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

CPD allowance of £550

Company pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) qualification required.
• Enjoys working in a dynamic environment.
• Desire to develop skills in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent patient care in a modern veterinary setting.
• Engage in nurse-led clinics and minor surgeries.
• Contribute to team development and protocols.

Skills

Proactive

Passionate about patient care

Team-oriented

Job description

Looking for a modern, advanced small animal hospital that puts patient care and team development at the heart of everything?

At Castle Vets, we combine over 100 years of veterinary excellence with cutting-edge facilities, innovation, and a forward-thinking team.

About The Team

We’re a friendly, supportive team in a large RCVS-accredited hospital with Gold Cat Friendly and Silver Rabbit Friendly status. Our facilities include a separate cat-only area and exotics ward, and we offer a varied caseload that keeps every day interesting.

Our team includes 9 vets—from new grads to highly experienced clinicians—and 12 qualified nurses supported by 4 student nurses and 4 ANAs, allowing our RVNs to focus on clinical work. We have certificate holders in Ophthalmology, Pain Management, Endoscopy, and Zoological Medicine, plus visiting specialists in Orthopaedics, Neurology, Soft Tissue, and Diagnostic Imaging.

We’re a Vets Now host practice, so there are no out-of-hours or bank holiday shifts. This means better work-life balance and only one scheduled overtime shift every other week.

We encourage team members to grow, take on leadership or mentoring roles, and contribute to developing our protocols and practice.

Our Facilities

Enjoy access to CT imaging, a dental suite with x-ray, video endoscopy, and certificate holders in Ophthalmology and Imaging. One day each week, we welcome an ECVS specialist who manages our orthopaedic, soft tissue, and neurology cases. On another day, an ECC imaging certificate holder from our local referral centre joins us to lead imaging and more complex scans, as well as provide hands-on imaging training—particularly in ultrasound—for our nursing team.

Engaged, Practical Nursing

Our nursing team rotates through different roles, giving you time to focus on what you enjoy—be it kennels, theatre, or nurse-led clinics. Get hands-on with triaging, imaging, and Schedule 3 responsibilities including minor surgeries, stitch-ups, and dental procedures.

What We Are Looking For

We’re seeking a proactive, passionate RVN who enjoys working in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment. If you value excellent patient care and want to develop your skills in a supportive setting, you’ll thrive here.

Working Hours/Rota

This role involves working 40 hours per week, including 1:3 Saturdays from 8am to 1pm, with weekday shifts between 8am and 7pm. We offer a rota designed to support a healthy work-life balance, with no night shifts or bank holiday work.

Choose from flexible hours, part-time options, or a fixed rota to suit your lifestyle.

What’s Next?

Ready to take the next step in your career? Join our progressive, friendly team at Castle Vets and grow with us—professionally and personally.

Because Our People 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, inclusive of bank holidays
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

• Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance, Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline, Enhanced family-friendly policies, Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing

• Development: £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid CPD leave 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

• Colleague Benefits: Company pension scheme, Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you, Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers, Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice

Up to £32,000pa DOE