Senior Registered Veterinary Nurse

IVC; Ottery St Mary; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks’ annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

RCVS fees covered

Pension scheme

Discounted veterinary care

Job summary

Otter Vets is seeking a confident, knowledgeable Senior Veterinary Nurse to join our team in Devon on a full‑time basis. You’ll work across Sidmouth and Ottery St Mary, delivering high standards of nursing care while supporting colleagues and maintaining clinical standards.

The role offers 40 hours per week, 4 days per week between 8:00am and 6:00pm, with 1:4 Saturday mornings and noSunday or out‑of‑hours work.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

RCVS registration

Clinical nursing

Mentoring

Communication

Job description

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 a full-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
• * 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

• * Running nurse clinics
• * 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
• * Pension scheme
• * 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.

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Up to £37,000 per year DOE