Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal PT

British Veterinary Association; Ross-on-Wye; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Ross-on-Wye is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their friendly team. Responsibilities include providing exemplary patient care and working flexible part-time hours. The role offers a supportive work environment with a focus on professional development and work-life balance. Benefits include annual leave, wellbeing initiatives, and a CPD allowance.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

CPD allowance of £550

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Pawsome Benefits discount program

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse with skills in small animal practices.
• Dedicated and enthusiastic team player.
• Willingness to grow and develop within the role.

Responsibilities

• Cover all aspects of small animal nursing.
• Provide highest level of patient care and client satisfaction.
• Work flexible part-time hours including weekends.

Skills

Small animal nursing

Client care

Team collaboration

Job description

About the role

Are you a registered Veterinary Nurse looking for a small animal practice where your skills are valued and your career growth supported? If so Vine Tree could be the place you are looking for. We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team in Ross- On-Wye. The team is friendly and close knit, always happy to work together to create a supportive and open culture. The patient is at the heart of everything we do, always ensuring to provide the highest level of patient care and client satisfaction, underpinned by continuous education, innovation and development.

The role will cover all aspects of small animal nursing, allowing the individual to grow and develop. Working hours are part‑time: 30 hours a week, ideally 3 × 10‑hour shifts 08:30 to 19:00 (with 30‑minute unpaid lunch) on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, plus a 1:4 Saturday morning with time back the following week. Work‑life balance is important to us, and we are happy to discuss flexibility around these hours/days. The clinic does not operate out of hours and as a result the role would not require out of hours or bank holiday coverage.

Why join us?

Vine Tree opened its doors in the Wye Valley in 2015 as an independent, family‑run practice in a newly refurbished pub (the beer cellar still exists but is sadly booze‑less!). Our collaboration with IVC in 2017 has seen our business and team grow exponentially.

While having all the mod cons you would expect in a modern small animal practice (including digital and dental x‑ray, endoscopy, bronchoscopy, ultrasound and an in‑house laboratory), our fantastic nurses play a large role in the practice and provide consults for our longstanding clients—you can guarantee you will be valued at Vine Tree Vets.

Vine Tree is so much more than its equipment and the building we operate in, with the longest team members being with us for over 25 years! The team at Vine Tree comprises 2 Vets (2 locums), 2 nurses, 4 receptionists and 1 practice director.

What we offer

Because our employee's 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.

Work life balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Your birthday as a paid day off

Wellbeing

• 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