Join a friendly, cohesive small animal team at a 24-hour emergency care provider with no out-of-hours nights. Work 24-32 hours across 3-4 days with genuine work-life balance and strong professional support.
1 in 5 weekend rota (Saturdays and Sundays) with TOIL. No out-of-hours night shifts; dedicated night team covers emergency care.
Abivale is seeking a qualified RVN to join their collaborative team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, working 24-32 hours per week over 3 or 4 days with 8-hour shifts. This role is ideal for a newly qualified nurse or experienced clinician looking for genuine flexibility. You'll work primarily at the Wallingford and Abingdon sites, with occasional shifts across their other branches in Didcot and Wantage.
The role involves general nursing duties, anaesthesia support, radiology, ultrasonography, and hospital inpatient care. As Abivale is a 24-hour emergency care provider, the practice maintains a dedicated night team, so there is no out-of-hours work required. Weekend rota is 1 in 5 Saturdays and Sundays, with time off in lieu (TOIL) for weekends worked. Bank holidays are on a rota basis.
Abivale Veterinary Group is a well-established small animal practice operating four surgeries across South Oxfordshire in Abingdon, Didcot, Wallingford, and Wantage. The practice provides 24-hour emergency and routine care with a dedicated night team of vets and nurses, ensuring continuity of care and local expertise for clients across the region. The main practice in Abingdon is within walking distance of the historic town centre.
The team comprises 9 vets, 8 RVNs, 3 SVNs, 7 receptionists, 3 animal nursing assistants, and an admin team. Abivale is a nurse training practice actively committed to staff development. The practice is equipped with ultrasound, x-ray, endoscopy, dental x-ray, and in-house laboratory facilities. The practice operates as part of the broader IVC Evidensia network, providing access to advanced training and development resources.
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