Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)
Vacancy
We are looking for an RVN who is passionate about animal welfare and is compassionate with both pets and their families, and is proud to be a Veterinary professional in a primary GP practice.
Application question(s):
What do you love about first opinion practice?
Please email your CV and covering letter to [email protected]
Application deadline: 24/07/2025
About Us
· Operating from 3 independent sites
· Gold Standard cat only clinic at main site
· Facilities at main clinic allow cases to be dealt with in house with little need for referral
· Supportive efficient management teams at each clinic
· 38 staff members with nursing team of 16
· Teaching practice offering good caring support
· Open culture with emphasis on CPD
Job role
· Multi-disciplinary RVN- a variety of shifts roles; Surgical, Anaesthesia, Diagnostics, In-patients, Laboratory, Consulting
· Able to cope with most surgical cases and perform Schedule 3
· Freedom to define your own position within the clinic ideally with a special interest.
Requirements
· Quality of experience more important than quantity but would expect suitable candidate to have several years experience in practice.
· Further qualifications desirable but not essential.
· Experienced client care skills
The details
· 4 day week 8.30am till 7pm with 1 hour lunch and coffee /tea breaks
· 1 in 6 weekend rota for any hospitalised patients
· 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays
· Starting salary as above with bandings for career growth
· VDS & RCVS membership fees included
· Generous employee discount
· Annual pay reviews based on performance
· Company pension scheme
· CPD £500.00 pa [ we can consider funding certificates]
Desirable qualities
· Organised and efficient
· Able to challenge themselves and always improve
· Passionate about their job and animal welfare
· Compassionate towards clients and able communicator
· A motivational team player who works well in an open culture
· Enjoys all aspects of their life not just work
Hours
Work 4 days a week – 8.30am – 7.00pm
Potential to discuss weekend consulting (1:4)
Participate with in-patient checks/on call weekend duties (Saturday 1pm until Monday 8.30am) 1 every 6 weeks
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £26,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
Swindon SN2 2LZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
RVN: 1 year (required)
Location:
Swindon SN2 2LZ (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Store discount