Registered Veterinary Nurse

About the Role

You’ll join Clockhouse Veterinary Hospital as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in a part-time position perfectly suited to RVNs with 1–2 years post-qualification experience who want to develop specialist nurse clinic skills. Working 16 hours per week across two days (a mix of early and late shifts, finishing no later than 7:30pm), this role offers genuine flexibility without the pressure of overnight cover—there’s no out-of-hours work at all, and the practice closes on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

You’ll be based in Stroud, a charming market town in Gloucestershire, where you’ll have access to excellent small animal facilities including a dedicated operating theatre, dental theatre, separate cat and dog wards, and isolation kennels. The practice emphasises collaboration across teams, with regular social events (everything from ninja warrior to pottery painting) that build a real sense of community.

Saturday mornings (8:00am–2:00pm) are shared on a 1:5 rota with time-off-in-lieu, so you’re never stretched thin.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing support in small animal general practice, with the opportunity to lead and develop nurse clinics
• Provide patient care across medical, surgical, and preventative cases
• Contribute to the practice’s collaborative team culture through regular team and whole-practice meetings
• Support the practice’s quality improvement and infection prevention initiatives

Requirements

• Current RVN registration
• 1–2 years post-qualification experience
• Interest in developing nurse clinic skills
• Strong collaborative approach to teamwork

Benefits

• Salary: Up to £12,800
• Leave: 6.6 weeks annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (pro-rata), plus additional holiday on your birthday
• Professional Development: £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid CPD leave (pro-rata), certificate support, access to the IVC Evidensia Academy and Vetlexicon online resource, research funding opportunities
• Professional Memberships: VDS cover and RCVS fees paid
• Wellbeing: Private medical insurance, 24/7 employee assistance programme, enhanced family-friendly policies (maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay)
• Pension: Company pension scheme with employer contribution
• Other Benefits: Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme (subject to eligibility), voluntary benefits package, access to retailer discounts and cashback, discounted treatment for your own pets at any IVC Evidensia practice

About the Practice

Clockhouse Veterinary Hospital is a modern small animal practice in Stroud, part of the IVC Evidensia group. The practice is well-equipped with an operating theatre, dedicated dental theatre, X-ray and dental X-ray facilities, portable ultrasound, and a newly installed scavenging system. Separate cat and dog wards, an isolation kennel, and a dedicated cat reception area reflect the practice’s thoughtful approach to animal care.

The team is built on collaboration and consistency, supported by regular team meetings and quarterly social events. IVC Evidensia is committed to investing in its people, premises, and processes, with a particular focus on work-life balance, professional development, and employee wellbeing.