Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

British Veterinary Association; Thame; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established veterinary hospital in a charming market town seeks a passionate Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their supportive team. This role offers the chance to work in a well-equipped facility with a variety of clinical cases. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, assisting with the training of student nurses while also pursuing their own professional development. Enjoy a rewarding work-life balance with generous annual leave, private medical insurance, and a commitment to employee wellbeing. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference in animal care while advancing your career in a nurturing setting.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced family-friendly policies

£550 CPD allowance

Company pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted treatment for pets

Access to discounts/cashback

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse with strong clinical skills.
• Team player eager to support and train others in a veterinary setting.

Responsibilities

• Join a dedicated team providing high-quality veterinary care.
• Support training of student nurses and develop clinical interests.

Skills

Registered Veterinary Nurse

Clinical Skills

Emergency Care

Team Collaboration

Education

Veterinary Nursing Qualification

Tools

Dental X-ray

In-house Laboratory

Endoscopy

Ultrasound

Digital X-ray

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team working in our main hospital in Thame.

Our full-time nurses work 40 hours per week with a 1:5 night duty (with accommodation on site) and a 1:6 weekend rota. This position could be full-time or part-time to fit around childcare or personal pursuits.

Join our team

We offer an experienced and interactive team of vets, nurses and support staff and, as we are a training practice, we encourage our RVNs to support and assist with the training of our SVNs. You will also have the opportunity to further your own clinical interests with CPD which is actively encouraged. We currently run nurse consultations and clinics, but there is plenty of scope to develop clinics in a particular direction.

We are interested to hear from candidates of all experience levels, whether you have just qualified or have a wealth of experience and are looking for a different challenge. Either way, you will be part of a kind, caring and dedicated team.

About us

Sprinz and Nash is a long-established Veterinary Hospital in the lovely rural market town of Thame. We are recruiting with the aim of maintaining our high clinical standards and giving a rewarding work/life balance. We provide our own in-patient care, which will enable anyone with an ECC interest to further their experience, whilst our emergency OOH is provided by VetsNow.

The hospital at Thame provides excellent facilities including dental x-ray, in-house laboratory, endoscopy, ultrasound, digital x-ray, separate dog and cat and isolation wards to name a few. We are staffed by a friendly, forward-thinking and supportive team of vets, nurses and VCAs. We have a varied, challenging and rewarding caseload and our nurses are all team players and delight in helping each other. We have vets who are certificate holders and one of our nurses is working towards a certificate in anaesthesia. We are also a Silver Cat-Friendly Clinic.

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

1. 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
2. Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

Wellbeing

1. Private Medical Insurance
2. Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
3. Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
4. Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing

Development

1. £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
2. Certificate support
3. Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
4. Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider
5. All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
6. Infection Prevention and Control Programme
7. Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

1. VDS cover
2. RCVS fees

Colleague Benefits

1. Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
2. Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
3. Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
4. Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
5. Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice

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.