Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

IVC Evidensia UK; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks’ annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

£550 CPD allowance per annum

24hrs paid CPD leave

Job summary

IVC Evidensia Group’s Lynton Vets in Woking is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse for a full-time, permanent role in a vibrant small-animal practice. You will support veterinary surgeons, provide high-quality nursing care, and help maintain excellent client experiences in a modern, purpose-built hospital with a dedicated team.

The role runs 30–40 hours per week, 4–5 days with 1 in 4 Saturdays (08:00–16:30) and a day off in lieu, with no OOH.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS.
• Experience working in clinical practice, with growing confidence in medical and surgical nursing.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage workload effectively.
• A proactive approach to learning, reflection, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Assisting our Veterinary Surgeons in theatre and consultations.
• Responsibility for inpatient care.
• Assisting with patient admits and discharges.
• Carrying out nurse consultations.

Skills

RCVS registration

Clinical nursing

Teamwork

Communication

Education

RCVS registration as Veterinary Nurse

Job description

Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

We are looking to recruit an RVN to join our wonderful team at Lynton Veterinary Group on a full time, permanent basis.

We are a long-established, Small Animal Veterinary Group based in Woking, Bagshot, and Addlestone. As a progressive practice, we recently relocated to our brand new, purpose-built practice in Woking, and continue to invest to refurbish and equip our other 2 practices to the same high standard.

We also have a purpose-built grooming salon at our main site. One of the most important things to us here at Lynton is our history and local “Village Vet” reputation for providing the highest level of service and value for all our clients. Therefore, we have a loyal client base and a gold standard reputation across the local community.

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Registered Veterinary Nurse, you will be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering high-quality nursing care to patients while supporting excellent client experiences.

You’ll work collaboratively with veterinary surgeons and the wider practice team, taking responsibility for the nursing care of a range of first opinion cases', contributing to clinical standards, and supporting the ongoing development of patient care within the practice.

The working week will be 30-40 hours: 4-5 days a week 1 in 4 Saturdays 08:00 - 16:30 with a day off in lieu, with no OOH.

The day-to-day duties will include:

• Assisting our Veterinary Surgeons in theatre and consultations


• Responsibility for inpatient care


• Assisting with patient admits and discharges


• Carrying out nurse consultations

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

We’re looking for a confident and motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse who enjoys working as part of a team and delivering high standards of care. You’ll bring:

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS


• Experience working in clinical practice, with growing confidence in medical and surgical nursing


• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues


• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage workload effectively


• A proactive approach to learning, reflection, and continuous improvement

How We’ll Support You

At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

• A varied and rewarding nursing role within a supportive primary care environment


• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities into Senior Nurse, Referral, or leadership roles as well as clinical supervisors, mentors and certificate holders.


• Ongoing learning and development supported by experienced colleagues and practice teams


• A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team

Work-life Balance

• 6.6 weeks' annual leave


• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service


• Additional annual leave for your birthday which is added to your allowance


• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay


• Private Medical Insurance


• Cycle to Work scheme


• Cycle to Work scheme

Development

• £550 CPD allowance per annum


• 24hrs paid CPD leave


• Certificate Support


• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy


• Access to Vetlexicon – our online veterinary encyclopaedia


• Research funding opportunities for Vets & Nurses


• Infection Prevention and Control Programme


• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• VDS cover


• RCVS fees

Additional

• Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme


• Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you


• Discounted staff pet care


• Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers

Lynton Vets - Woking

12 Well Lane, Woking, GU21 4PA, 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 Amy Padgett from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.