Senior Registered Veterinary Nurse

IVC Evidensia UK; Ottery St Mary; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks' annual leave

Birthday leave added to allowance

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Private Medical Insurance

CPD allowance £550 plus 24hrs paid LE

RCVS and VDS fees covered

Discounted veterinary care

Job summary

Otter Vets in Ottery St Mary, part of IVC Evidensia, is seeking a confident Senior Veterinary Nurse to join our team. You will deliver high standards of nursing care and support colleagues across the practice.

The role offers a 40-hour week with flexibility for part-time, no out-of-hours, and opportunities to lead, mentor, and develop clinical skills with our Nurse Academy; benefits include private medical insurance, CPD allowance, and enhanced annual leave.

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS.
• Significant clinical experience in medical and surgical nursing.
• Experience mentoring or coaching colleagues.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Proactive approach to quality improvement and development.

Responsibilities

• Providing outstanding inpatient care.
• Assisting with laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.
• Monitoring anaesthesia and supporting surgical procedures.
• Supporting reception duties when required.

Skills

RCVS registration

Clinical nursing experience

Mentoring

Communication skills

Organisation skills

CPD mindset

Job description

Otter Vets - Ottery St Mary, Ottery St Mary, South West

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 seeking a confident, knowledgeable Senior Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Otter Vets on afull-time basis.

Otter Vets has two branches based in the coastal town of Sidmouth and the market town of Ottery St Mary in Devon. We’re well established within our local community and regularly get involved in charity events, from our fun dog show and coffee mornings to Christmas advent calendars.

You’ll be joining a friendly and supportive team, working alongside two experienced senior nurses and having the opportunity to get involved across all areas of first opinion nursing.

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Senior Veterinary Nurse, you will play a key role in delivering high standards of nursing care while supporting and developing colleagues within the practice.

You’ll work collaboratively with veterinary surgeons and the wider practice team to support excellent patient and client care. You'll also act as a source of guidance for the nursing team and contribute to maintaining and improving clinical standards, workflows and patient outcomes.

Working Pattern

• 40 hours per week however we are open to part-time applications. Can adapt to suit school hours or set days a week.
• 4 days per week between 8:00am and 6:00pm
• 1:4 Saturday mornings from 8:30am to 1:00pm
• No Sunday working
• No out-of-hours requirement

General Responsibilities

• Providing outstanding inpatient care
• Assisting with laboratory work and diagnostic imaging
• Monitoring anaesthesia and supporting surgical procedures
• Supporting with reception duties when required

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

You are an experienced and confident Registered Veterinary Nurse who enjoys supporting others and leading by example. You’ll bring:

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS
• Significant experience in clinical practice with strong medical and surgical nursing skills
• Experience and aptitude for supporting, mentoring or coaching colleagues
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A proactive approach to quality improvement, learning and professional development

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 senior nursing role with opportunities to influence clinical standards and ways of working
• Access advanced, subject-specific learning through our dedicated Nurse Academy while gaining the leadership skills to inspire the next generation
• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities into leadership or specialist nursing roles
• 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

• 6.6 weeks' annual leave
• Additional annual leave for your birthday, which will be added to your holiday allowance
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee wellbeing initiatives including Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme
• £550 CPD allowance plus 24hrs paid leave
• RCVS and VDS fees covered
• Discounted veterinary care
• Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you, including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts and cashback with hundreds of participating retailers

We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.

Otter Vets - Ottery St Mary

64 Mill Street, Ottery St Mary, Ottery St Mary, EX11 1AF, 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 Shan Lewis from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.