Registered Veterinary Nurse | Up To £34,000 | Advanced Surgical Exposure | Bristol

Vets for Pets; Bristol; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD allowance

RCVS/VDS memberships

Enhanced annual leave

Birthday off

Pension scheme

Income protection

Sick pay

Private health insurance

Childcare vouchers

Colleague discounts

Job summary

Bristol Emersons Green Vets4Pets is recruiting an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our long‑standing, growing practice. You’ll work in a busy first‑opinion setting with access to advanced procedures and a supportive team.

Salary up to £34,000 (DOE, pro rata) with excellent development opportunities and a strong learning culture. You’ll be part of a 6 vets, 8 RVNs and 8 support staff group, with training and mentoring available as you progress in your career.

Qualifications

• Experienced RVN capable of independent work in a first-opinion setting.
• Ability to build relationships with clients and their pets.
• Willingness to engage with advanced procedures with training provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care in a first-opinion small animal practice.
• Work within a collaborative team of vets, RVNs and support staff.
• Support a 5 days per week (or 4 days per week) schedule with a weekend rota.
• Assist clinicians with advanced procedures and apply ongoing training.

Skills

RVN experience

Independent work

Client relations

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) qualification

Job description

Registered Veterinary Nurse | Up to £34,000 | Advanced Surgical Exposure | Bristol

Are you looking for a nursing role where you'll be valued, supported and given the opportunity to develop your skills alongside an experienced and friendly team?

At Bristol Emersons Green Vets4Pets, we're excited to welcome an additional Registered Veterinary Nurse to our long-established, growing, and recently renovated small animal practice. Offering a salary of up to £34,000 (pro rata), access to advanced surgical cases, and a genuinely supportive team culture, this is a fantastic opportunity for a nurse looking to take the next step in their career.

You’ll be joining a highly experienced team of 6 vets, 8 RVNs, and 8 support colleagues, including Advanced Practitioners in Small Animal Surgery. Alongside providing excellent first-opinion care, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from clinicians delivering advanced procedures such as laparoscopy and restorative therapies, with full support and training provided where needed.

What truly sets us apart is our team. We’re proud of the welcoming, collaborative environment we’ve created, where everyone supports one another and shares a passion for delivering exceptional care to patients and clients alike. If you’re looking for a practice where your ideas are valued and your development is encouraged, we’d love to hear from you.

About You

We’re looking for an experienced RVN who is confident working independently within a first opinion setting and enjoys building strong relationships with clients and their pets.

The Role

• 5 days per week (Full Time) 4 days a week (Part Time)
• 1 in 6 weekend rota (Saturdays only – Day off in week when sat worked for full time)
• Varied 8hr shifts between 8:00am and 7:30pm
• Paid lunch breaks
• Overtime paid

What We Offer

In addition to a salary of up to £34,000 (DOE, pro rata), you’ll benefit from:

• Generous CPD allowance and support for professional development
• Paid RCVS and VDS memberships
• Enhanced annual leave, increasing with service
• Birthday off
• Contributory pension scheme
• Income protection
• Company sick pay
• Subsidised private health insurance (after qualifying service)
• Childcare vouchers
• Exclusive colleague discounts, including 20% off Pets at Home, The Groom Room and Vet Group services
• Discounts on retail, restaurants and gym memberships

Location

BS16 7AE
Pets just see people. They aren’t biased and they don’t discriminate. We take our inspiration from pets, and we value and respect difference in all its forms. Our aim is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and every colleague can help us achieve this. We encourage our people to be themselves so even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!