We are seeking an enthusiastic, team-oriented Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Wigmore Vets on a full-time basis.
Wigmore Vets is located in a lovely residential area in Wigmore, Rainham, Kent. We are well established in the area and have a large, loyal client base to prove it. The practice is very busy, with something to keep you on your toes every day.
Due to the practice's busy nature, we also offer excellent clinical exposure. The surgery is well-equipped, including an in-house blood machine and digital X-ray machines. Here at Wigmore, we truly value our staff. We are open to support and will always encourage further development of all our staff.
We pride ourselves on providing excellent customer service, 100% dedication and care for our clients. We value our staff and understand the importance of a good work/life balance, and we offer a warm and welcoming working environment for all. With close links to London and near the interesting coast of Kent, our location is diverse.
Our amazing team of 2 Vets, 11 RVNs, 1 Kennel Assistant and 5 Receptionists are the foundation of our practice. Some of our people have been here for 15-20 years, so this is an opportunity to embed in a close-knit, family-feel team. Our Nursing and support team are extremely knowledgeable and highly trained to assist the vets in many ways, which makes working at Wigmore a true pleasure.
We recognise that our team are fundamental to the success of our practice and being able to provide the very best care for our patients. Investing in our team, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do.
IVC Evidensia is the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group, made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals, united by a shared purpose of happier animals, happier owners.
At IVC Evidensia, we believe careers should be built without limits. Our people are supported to make more clinical impact, access more career opportunities, and play an active role in their local and professional communities. Through investment in learning, innovation, and wellbeing, we create environments where our teams can grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment—at every stage of their career.
As a Registered Veterinary Nurse, you will be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering high-quality nursing care to patients while supporting excellent client experiences.
You’ll work collaboratively with veterinary surgeons and the wider practice team, taking responsibility for the nursing care of a range of first opinion cases, contributing to clinical standards, and supporting the ongoing development of patient care within the practice.
You will work 4 days across Monday-Friday, between 8:30 am and 6:30 pm, you will also be on the Saturday morning rota covering 2:4 between 8:30 am and 12 pm.
General responsibilities include:
- Assisting with surgeries and anaesthesia
- Triage - working under the instruction of a vet, contacting clients, working on the emergency line, meds and follow-up consults, blood results and reporting
We’re looking for a confident and motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse who enjoys working as part of a team and delivering high standards of care. You’ll bring:
- Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS
- Experience working in clinical practice, with growing confidence in medical and surgical nursing
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues
- Good organisational skills and the ability to manage workload effectively
- A proactive approach to learning, reflection, and continuous improvement
This role would be especially good for an experienced nurse who is interested in gaining more knowledge around consulting with the support of our fantastic team.
At IVC Evidensia, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and well-being. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:
- A varied and rewarding nursing role within a supportive primary care environment
- Clear career pathways with progression opportunities into Senior Nurse, Referral, or leadership roles as well as clinical supervisors, mentors and certificate holders.
- Ongoing learning and development supported by experienced colleagues and practice teams
- A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement
- 6.6 weeks' annual leave plus your birthday off
- 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/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
Up to £28,500 DOE + £1,500 Welcome Bonus
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
