Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

VC Evidensia UK; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading veterinary practice as a Registered Veterinary Nurse where your skills and passions are valued. In this full-time role, you'll enjoy a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and a focus on work-life balance, including generous leave and CPD support.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted gym membership

£550 CPD allowance

Pension scheme

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• Seeking experienced RVN or newly qualified nurse.
• Confidence in consultations is desirable.
• Interest in diabetes management is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nurse consultations and inpatient care.
• Participate in theatre work and other varied tasks.
• Rotate roles daily for diverse experience.

Skills

Proactive mindset

Confidence in consultations

Passion for delivering care

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification

Job description

Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Are you a proactive and confident Registered Veterinary Nurse looking for a fulfilling role in a practice that truly values nurse utilisation? Chapelfield Veterinary Partnership is looking for a passionate RVN to join our friendly and supportive team based at our Long Stratton branch. We’re proud of the atmosphere we’ve built, where CPD is encouraged, clinical interests are nurtured, and our nurses play a key role in the care we provide.

This is a varied role within a well-established practice, offering you the chance to work across a range of responsibilities including nurse consultations, theatre work, and inpatient care. We pride ourselves on rotating roles daily, so you'll enjoy a mix of tasks throughout the week, with the opportunity to focus on areas that interest you—such as diabetes management, consultations, or inpatient care.

You’ll be part of a skilled and collaborative team consisting of 5 Vets, 6 RVNs, and a dedicated Veterinary Care Assistant, all working together to provide gold-standard service to both pets and their owners.

Work Schedule

• Full-time: 4 days per week, 10-hour shifts
• 1 in 8 Saturday mornings (8:30am–1:30pm) with time back in lieu
• No out-of-hours
• We’re also open to part-time applications – let us know what works for you

About the Practice

Chapelfield Veterinary Partnership is a five-site practice across Norfolk. Our Long Stratton branch is equipped with modern facilities including:

• Digital and dental X-ray
• Orthopaedic theatre
• Two theatres
• Nurse consulting room

We believe in utilising our nurses to their full potential and offering opportunities to develop and lead in areas of interest. You’ll be part of a positive and professional culture where every team member’s input is valued.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking either an experienced RVN or a newly qualified nurse with a proactive mindset and a passion for delivering excellent care. Thanks to the depth of experience within our current team, we can offer a supportive environment ideal for building your confidence in a first role or continuing to develop your clinical interests. Confidence in consultations is desirable, and an interest in areas such as diabetes management would be a bonus.

Why Join Us?

You’ll be joining a team that places a real emphasis on collaboration, kindness, and development. We actively support and encourage CPD and welcome nurses who want to take ownership of their growth.

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 of up to £30,000 DOE, 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

Chapelfield Veterinary Partnership, Long Stratton

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 Elliott Burgin from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.