Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

VC Evidensia UK; Swansea; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Swansea is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join a dynamic and supportive team. This role offers flexible hours, opportunities for professional development, and an array of benefits including annual leave, CPD allowance, and wellness initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a passion for patient care and a commitment to teamwork.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service

Your birthday as a paid day off

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted gym membership

Pawsome Benefits – discounts and cashback with retailers

Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• Dedicated and enthusiastic about patient care.
• Enjoys working in a collaborative environment.
• Committed to professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive patient care and support.
• Participate in a varied caseload including routine and critical cases.
• Contribute to a collaborative and supportive team environment.

Skills

Patient care

Collaboration

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification

Job description

Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Lakeside Vets. We are flexible with hours and happy to accommodate part-time schedules, with no out-of-hours requirements. As a host practice for Vets Now, our partnership has been incredibly successful—our patients have greatly benefited, and our staff has enjoyed the advantages as well.

We are particularly open to candidates with specific areas of interest and are committed to supporting career development. This is a growth-focused recruitment, not a replacement, as we continue to expand our practice.

If you're looking to be part of a dynamic and supportive team, we'd love to hear from you!

About us

At Lakeside Vets, we’re a close-knit team of 11 passionate professionals, looking to expand as we continue to grow. Our small team values collaboration, and we’re excited to find someone who shares this and wants to be part of our supportive environment.

Located in Llansamlet, Swansea, we’re just 5 minutes from junctions 43 and 44 of the M4, and a short drive from Swansea beach and the Gower. Our location offers the perfect mix of convenience and natural beauty.

We handle a varied caseload, including routine appointments and critical cases through Vets Now. We offer nurse consults focused on health checks, nutrition, and weight management, with plans to expand to wellness screenings. Our team performs around 12-15 operations weekly, with flexible nurse shifts on a rota basis to ensure variety and work-life balance.

With new equipment and exciting building developments underway, it’s an exciting time to join us.

Working hours

We offer flexible working hours with the option of either 5 days, 8 hours per day, or 4 days, 10 hours per day, Monday to Friday. There is a requirement to work 1 in 3 Saturdays from 8:30am to 12:30pm, with time off in lieu during the week.

What we are looking for

We’re looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about patient care, enjoy working in a collaborative environment, and be committed to professional growth.

If you value flexibility, work-life balance, and being part of a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you!

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

Lakeside Veterinary Surgery, Swansea

Copper Court, Phoenix Way, Swansea, SA7 9EH, United Kingdom

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.