Registered Veterinary Nurse

About the Role

Join Glenbrae Veterinary Clinics as a Registered Veterinary Nurse and become a core member of a collaborative clinical team delivering high-quality care across a thriving, established 3-site small animal practice. You’ll work alongside 10 veterinary surgeons, 7 fellow RVNs, and a dedicated support team, with access to excellent facilities including laparoscopy, digital radiography, ultrasonography, endoscopy, laser therapy, acupuncture, and stem cell therapy.

This full-time permanent role offers genuine work-life balance: you’ll work 38 hours per week over 5 days (with the option to compress into 4 days), enjoy 1-in-4 weekend cover with no out-of-hours duties, and have genuine support from experienced colleagues in a values-led environment focused on continuous improvement and patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical nursing care across a range of first-opinion small animal cases
• Conduct nursing consultations and build positive client relationships
• Assist veterinary surgeons in theatre work, including laparoscopic procedures
• Perform laboratory diagnostics and support radiographic procedures
• Maintain clinical stock and contribute to practice standards
• Support the ongoing development of patient care protocols within the practice
• Work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team to deliver high-quality care

Requirements

• RCVS registration as a Veterinary Nurse (essential)
• Clinical practice experience with growing confidence in medical and surgical nursing
• Strong communication skills and ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage workload effectively
• Proactive approach to learning, reflection, and continuous improvement

Benefits

• Time Off: 6.8 weeks’ annual leave, increasing with length of service; additional leave on your birthday
• Professional Development: £550 CPD allowance per annum; 24 hours paid CPD leave; Certificate Support; access to IVC Evidensia Academy; Vetlexicon online veterinary encyclopaedia; research funding opportunities
• Wellbeing: Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay; Private Medical Insurance; Healthcare Cash Plan; Employee wellbeing initiatives; Cycle to Work scheme
• Professional Support: VDS cover and RCVS fees paid
• Financial & Lifestyle: Pension scheme; Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme; discounted staff pet care; access to discounts and cashback with hundreds of retailers
• Career Progression: Clear pathways into Senior Nurse, Referral, leadership roles, clinical supervision, mentoring, and certificate-holder positions

About the Practice

Glenbrae Veterinary Clinics was established in 1990 and has grown into a thriving 3-site practice with Tier 2 RCVS accreditation. Since joining IVC Evidensia in 2019, the practice has gained access to enhanced clinical development opportunities and resources while maintaining its local community focus. The 30-strong team includes 10 vets, 7 RVNs, 2 student veterinary nurses, 9 Clinical Care Assistants, and administrative support, alongside visiting expertise from a homeopathic consultant and ultrasonographer.

IVC Evidensia is the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group, comprising over 900 practices and referral hospitals united by a commitment to happier animals and happier owners. The group invests in learning, innovation, and team wellbeing to create environments where careers can grow at every stage.