Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

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

Job summary

Join a passionate and caring team as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in the picturesque city of Salisbury. This full-time role offers a chance to make a real difference in animal care while working in a supportive and well-equipped practice. You will collaborate with a dedicated team, utilizing advanced technology to provide top-notch veterinary services. Enjoy a fulfilling career with generous benefits, including a competitive salary, extensive leave, and professional development opportunities. If you are committed to animal welfare and looking for a role that values your contributions, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Birthday as a paid day off

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted gym membership

Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer

Discounted staff pet care

£550 CPD allowance

Certificate support

Pawsome Benefits – discounts with retailers

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse with excellent nursing skills and a passion for animal care.
• Proactive team member with strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent animal care and support in a collaborative environment.
• Work 40 hours per week with a 1 in 4 Saturday morning shift.

Skills

Animal Care

Clinical Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Clinical Coaching

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse Qualification

Tools

Ultrasound

Digital Radiography

Endoscopy

Idexx Laboratory Machines

Job description

Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

We’re looking for a passionate and caring Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly, dedicated team in the stunning Cathedral city of Salisbury. This full-time role involves working 40 hours per week, with a 1 in 4 Saturday morning shift. The ideal candidate will be committed to providing excellent animal care, have strong clinical skills, and thrive in a collaborative, supportive environment. If you’re looking for a fulfilling and rewarding position where you can truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you!

We are a well-established small animal practice with three branches in Salisbury, Amesbury, and Wilton, offering a friendly and welcoming environment. Our dedicated team consists of 7 vets and 10 reception staff, working collaboratively across all locations. We pride ourselves on being a well-equipped practice, with access to advanced technology such as ultrasound, digital radiography, endoscopy, and Idexx laboratory machines. By joining us, you’ll be part of a supportive team in a practice that values both professional development and high-quality care for our patients.

What we are looking for

You would be a registered veterinary nurse with excellent all round nursing skills and a strong passion for animal care. You will be a proactive team member with strong organisational and communication skills. Clinical coaching experience would be preferred.

Rota

We are a team of 6 RVN's and 1 Student Nurse. Your role will be 40 hours per week, 8 hours per day Monday - Friday with 1 in 4 Saturdays, 8am - 1pm on a rota basis. There are no out of hours.

We run daily nurse consults and utilise nurses to their maximum.

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

Avon Lodge Veterinary Group, Salisbury

21 Stratford Road, Salisbury, SP1 3JN, United Kingdom

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.

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.