Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal PT

Bath Cats and Dogs Rehoming Centre; Bath; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

An animal welfare charity in Bath is seeking a compassionate Registered Veterinary Nurse for a part-time role. You'll provide high-quality patient care, work collaboratively with a dedicated team, and enjoy a supportive environment. This role includes various responsibilities and excellent benefits, including a competitive salary and ample well-being support.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working in a veterinary setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care as a Registered Veterinary Nurse.
• Work collaboratively with the veterinary team to support routine and emergency cases.
• Assist in clinical procedures, monitoring, and patient welfare.
• Support the team in maintaining high standards of infection prevention and control.

Skills

Compassionate approach

Clinical competencies

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) status

Job description

Overview

Bath Cats and Dogs Home Rehoming Centre is looking for a compassionate and dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team.

In this rewarding role, you’ll work alongside a passionate and experienced team committed to delivering gold-standard patient care. You’ll be exposed to a variety of cases, making each day varied and fulfilling.

This is a part-time position, working 16.25 hours per week, ideal for someone looking to make a real difference in animal welfare within a supportive and friendly environment.

About us

Bath Cats and Dogs Home is a dedicated animal welfare charity committed to the rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming of companion animals in need. Our mission is to provide a safe haven for pets while working tirelessly to find them loving, permanent homes.

Our on-site veterinary team includes a Veterinary Surgeon, a Registered Veterinary Nurse, and a Veterinary Care Assistant each day, providing compassionate, expert care to both long-standing and new patients.

We pride ourselves on being a friendly, supportive, and welcoming team. In addition to our clinical work, we are actively involved in fundraising events throughout the year to support the vital services we provide.

Working hours

The position is part-time, working across Mondays and Thursdays from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with one in ten Saturdays required at Rosemary Lodge as part of the weekend rota.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care as a Registered Veterinary Nurse.
• Work collaboratively with the veterinary team to support routine and emergency cases.
• Assist in clinical procedures, monitoring, and patient welfare.
• Support the team in maintaining high standards of infection prevention and control.

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) status.
• Experience working in a veterinary setting is preferred but not stated; maintain required clinical competencies and a compassionate approach.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with additional benefits.
• Work-life balance: 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays; additional holiday entitlement for your birthday.
• Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance; Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential helpline); enhanced family-friendly policies (maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay); initiatives focused on employee wellbeing.
• Development: £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid CPD leave pro rata; certificate support; learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy; access to Vetlexicon; research funding opportunities for Vets & Nurses; Infection Prevention and Control Programme; Quality Improvement Programme; VDS cover; RCVS fees.
• Professional Memberships and Colleague Benefits: Company pension scheme; Cycle to Work and Green Cars schemes; voluntary benefits; access to discounts/cashback with retailers; discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice.
• Up to £13,055 pa.