Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) – Part-Time

About the Role

You’ll join Abivale’s collaborative nursing team on a flexible part-time basis, working 24–32 hours across 3 or 4 days with 8-hour shifts. The role spans their Wallingford and Abingdon sites primarily, with occasional shifts at their other branches in Didcot and Wantage. Newly qualified RVNs are actively encouraged to apply, and you’ll benefit from a supportive environment as the practice is also a nurse training provider.

One key attraction: there’s no out-of-hours or overnight work. The practice operates a dedicated night team to cover 24-hour emergency provision, so you’ll enjoy a cleaner work-life balance with weekends on a rota basis (1 in 5 Saturday/Sunday with time off in lieu for weekend shifts). Bank holidays are shared across the team.

Key Responsibilities

• General nursing duties across a varied caseload including anaesthesia, radiology, and ultrasonography
• Hospital inpatient care within the 24-hour emergency department
• Working collaboratively with a clinical team of 9 vets and 7 other RVNs
• Supporting receptionists, SVNs, and ANAs in delivering high standards of patient and client care
• Utilising modern equipment including ultrasound, digital radiography, endoscopy, and dental X-ray

Requirements

• Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) qualification – newly qualified candidates welcome
• Proactive approach and collaborative attitude
• A sense of humour and genuine interest in working within a friendly, cohesive team

Benefits

• Time Off: 6.6 weeks annual leave plus additional holiday for your birthday
• Professional Development: £550 annual CPD allowance with 24 hours paid CPD leave (pro rata), certificate support, access to IVC Evidensia Academy, Vetlexicon online resource, and research funding opportunities
• Health & Wellbeing: Private medical insurance, enhanced family-friendly policies (maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, and surrogacy pay), Cycle to Work scheme, wellbeing initiatives, and non-accidental injury support
• Professional Support: VDS cover and RCVS fees paid
• Pension: 5% employee/3% employer contribution
• Extras: Pawsome Benefits (reward gateway with discounts across 100s+ retailers), discounted staff pet care

About the Practice

Abivale Veterinary Group is a well-established small animal practice operating four surgeries across South Oxfordshire in Abingdon, Didcot, Wallingford, and Wantage. The team comprises 9 vets, 8 RVNs, 3 SVNs, 7 receptionists, and 3 animal nursing assistants, creating a friendly and welcoming environment. The Abingdon location sits within walking distance of the historic town centre.

As a 24-hour emergency provider for the surrounding area with a dedicated night team, Abivale combines general practice with emergency care capabilities. The practice invests in modern diagnostic and surgical equipment, including ultrasound, digital radiography, endoscopy, and in-house laboratory facilities. Abivale is committed to nursing development, actively supporting staff CPD and professional growth through the IVC Evidensia Academy and beyond. The practice is part of IVC Evidensia, part of Mars Veterinary Health.