We are seeking an enthusiastic, team-orientated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Village Vets & Meadowbank, Liverpool Road on a full-time basis.
Village Vets & Meadowbank is a friendly and supportive practice committed to delivering high standards of patient care and excellent client service. You’ll be joining a collaborative team environment where your contribution is valued, and development is encouraged.
Our practice offers a varied first opinion caseload, providing a great opportunity for nurses to be involved in all aspects of clinical care. This is an ideal role for a motivated RVN looking to develop their skills within a busy and rewarding environment.
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.
This is a hands-on role where you will be involved in all aspects of nursing, including inpatient care, surgical assistance, anaesthesia monitoring, recovery, and nurse consultations. You will also play a key role in supporting preventative healthcare and maintaining excellent communication with clients.
This is a full-time role working 38 hours per week across a 4-day working week, including a share of weekends and/or out-of-hours duties.
General responsibilities include:
- Deliver high standards of nursing care across a varied caseload
- Support surgical procedures, including anaesthesia monitoring and theatre nursing
- Provide excellent inpatient care and support patient recovery
- Run nurse-led clinics and support client education and preventative healthcare
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
At IVC Evidensia, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. 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 £30,000 DOE
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