Registered Veterinary Nurse

About the Role

Join Bridge Veterinary Clinic’s friendly team in picturesque Lechlade and discover what genuine work-life balance looks like in first opinion practice. This is a full-time position working 40 hours/week but open to discussion on working patterns (Monday to Friday, 8:30am–6:30pm) with no weekends and no out-of-hours cover – the practice even closes daily for lunch. Whether you’re an experienced nurse ready to lead from day one or newly qualified and eager to develop your skills with supportive mentorship, there’s a genuine place for you here. The beautiful Cotswolds location offers peaceful countryside walks and easy access to Oxford, Swindon, Bath, and Bristol.

You’ll work primarily from the main Lechlade practice on the southern edge of the Cotswolds, though some cross-site work at sister practice Archway Veterinary Surgery (Highworth) may be required. The practice has been delivering compassionate small animal care across Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, and Oxfordshire since 1903, and they’ve built a reputation for valuing their nursing team as prominent clinical members.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage nursing procedures including radiography, suturing, dentistry, and anaesthetic monitoring
• Run your own nurse clinics and take clinical responsibility for case management
• Utilise state-of-the-art equipment including digital X-ray, ultrasound, multiparameter monitoring, and in-house laboratory facilities
• Work collaboratively with the small team across both Bridge Lechlade and Archway Highworth sites as needed
• Support the practice’s focus on exceptional client care and team wellbeing

Requirements

• Current RCVS registration as a Veterinary Nurse
• Experience or genuine enthusiasm for small animal first opinion practice
• A team-focused mindset and commitment to ongoing professional development
• Willingness to engage in certificate study or specialist clinical interests (supported by the practice)

Benefits

• Salary: £25,000–£30,000 depending on experience
• Holidays: 6 weeks paid leave including bank holidays (pro rata)
• CPD & Learning: £600 annual CPD allowance plus full CPD/training support for certificate study and professional development
• Memberships: RCVS membership paid plus one additional professional membership subscription
• Health & Wellbeing: Health Shield covering dentistry, sports massage, and other treatments; enhanced company sick pay; focus on employee wellbeing
• Family Support: Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, and surrogacy pay
• Other Perks: VDS cover; discounted veterinary fees; My Perks (shopping, travel, and entertainment discounts); cycle to work scheme
• Development: Annual pay reviews and genuine career progression opportunities

About the Practice

Bridge Veterinary Clinic is an RCVS-accredited small animal practice with over 120 years’ heritage serving Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, and Oxfordshire. Based in the picturesque market town of Lechlade on the southern edge of the Cotswolds, the practice combines a relaxed, community-focused working environment with modern clinical excellence. Their main location operates alongside sister practice Archway Veterinary Surgery in Highworth, allowing them to share workload and expertise across two sites.

The team has access to state-of-the-art equipment including digital radiography, ultrasound, multiparameter anaesthetic monitoring, compressed air-powered dental tools, and in-house laboratory facilities. The practice is part of the VetPartners group and is deeply committed to creating a workplace where team members can pursue their clinical interests, develop their knowledge, and feel genuinely valued – with nurses regularly taking responsibility for complex procedures and running their own clinics.