Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal - Part Time FTC

British Veterinary Association; Woking; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Woking seeks an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse for a part-time role covering maternity leave. Enjoy a varied position in a supportive, well-equipped environment with excellent benefits and a focus on work-life balance.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Additional holiday for your birthday

Private Medical Insurance

Enhanced family-friendly policies

£550 CPD allowance

Qualifications

• Experience as a Registered Veterinary Nurse required.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care across all areas of the clinic.
• Assist in theatre and manage wards.
• Support in nurse clinics and handle general veterinary duties.

Skills

Compassion

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification

Job description

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly team on a part-time, fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. This varied role offers the opportunity to work across all areas of the clinic, including theatre, wards, and nurse clinics.

The role is for 30 hours per week, with flexibility around shift patterns. Once agreed, shifts will be set to provide consistency and work-life balance.

Our exceptional practice

Kingswood Vets is a well-established local practice in Woking, moved to a new purpose-built hospital premises in 2018. We have 4 consult rooms, 2 theatres, dental and imaging rooms, separate dog and cat wards. Our high-end equipment includes multiparameter monitors, digital dental radiography, hot air warming devices, syringe drivers, and more. We serve well-insured clients seeking gold standards, as well as RSPCA and other charity work.

Woking offers a great work-life balance with leisure activities such as golf, National Trust sites, RHS Garden Wisley, scenic walks in the Surrey Hills, theaters, and galleries. Excellent transport links include 30-minute trains to London Waterloo, proximity to M3, M25, Heathrow, and Gatwick airports, and beaches within an hour's drive.

About the team and culture

Our supportive team includes Veterinary Surgeons, 5 RVNs, 4 Student Veterinary Nurses, and a dedicated support staff. We have specialists in surgery, dentistry, imaging, ophthalmology, and visiting experts in cardiology and orthopaedics.

Because our people matter

We value our team highly, investing in their development, premises, and processes. Benefits include:

• 6.6 weeks annual leave, including bank holidays
• Additional holiday for your birthday

Wellbeing

• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
• Enhanced family-friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, and surrogacy pay
• Employee wellbeing initiatives

Development

• £550 CPD allowance plus 24 hours paid CPD leave (pro-rata)
• Certificate support and learning opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon online encyclopaedia
• Research funding opportunities for Vets & Nurses
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Colleague Benefits

• Company pension scheme with contributions from IVC Evidensia
• Cycle to Work and Green Cars schemes
• Flexible voluntary benefits and discounts
• Discounted pet treatment at IVC Evidensia practices