Student Veterinary Nurse

About the Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with genuine animal handling experience to begin your journey as a veterinary nurse in a welcoming, training-focused practice. You’ll combine practical clinic work with full support for your college studies, receiving hands-on coaching and guidance as you build your clinical skills and confidence. The role involves a rota pattern covering 8am–5pm or 10am–7pm shifts, with Saturday responsibilities on a 1:3 weekend rota.

Alcombe Veterinary Surgery is a small animal-focused practice in Whitton that values professional development and creates space for nursing team members to learn and grow. You’ll work alongside experienced colleagues who are invested in your development as a nurse.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-standard nursing care across all clinic areas, including surgical nursing, inpatient care, and late duty shifts, adhering to all Standard Operating Procedures
• Support veterinary surgeons during surgical and diagnostic procedures, including anaesthetic monitoring, intubation under veterinary direction, and maintaining strict aseptic technique in theatre
• Perform routine nursing procedures: venepuncture, urine collection and analysis, skin scrapes, radiography, laboratory work, tube and drain maintenance, and medication administration
• Maintain accurate patient and client records in electronic systems, including clinical notes, hospitalisation sheets, and anaesthetic monitoring forms
• Communicate compassionately with clients about inpatient care and treatment plans, and assist with reception duties as needed
• Uphold clinical hygiene standards by completing daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning protocols in line with practice procedures
• Monitor and maintain clinical stock levels throughout your shift, reporting shortages to senior nursing staff
• Engage in biannual appraisals and take active responsibility for your professional development

Requirements

• Proven animal handling experience
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Genuine commitment to delivering outstanding patient care in a busy clinical environment
• Proactive and compassionate approach to nursing
• A eager to develop their career in a supportive and encouraging environment with full support for college studies

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate (up to £12.71 p/h)
• 6.6 weeks annual leave, plus an additional day added to your holiday allowance for your birthday
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Full support with college studies and access to the IVC Evidensia Academy for ongoing learning and development
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives and non-accidental injury support
• Pension scheme
• Discounted staff pet care
• Pawsome Benefits reward gateway – discounts and cashback with hundreds of retailers

About the Practice

Alcombe Veterinary Surgery is a small animal practice located in Whitton, treating dogs, cats and small pets. The practice is part of IVC Evidensia, one of the UK’s leading veterinary groups, which means access to wider resources, professional networks, and development opportunities whilst maintaining a local, friendly clinic atmosphere.

The team is committed to supporting student nurses through their training, combining real-world clinical experience with structured college support to help you qualify and succeed as a veterinary nurse.