Registered Veterinary Nurse

About the Role

This is a permanent, full-time position offering a four-day working week—genuinely rare in veterinary practice. You’ll join a friendly, diverse nursing team at a hospital-standard facility in Chippenham, supporting advanced surgical and diagnostic work in a collaborative environment where your contribution is valued.

The Hale Veterinary Group operates Tier 3 Veterinary Hospital status with ISFM Cat Friendly Practice gold accreditation. There are no out-of-hours commitments; a dedicated night team handles all emergency coverage, so your evenings and weekends are your own. With an excellent CPD allowance and a genuine focus on professional development, this role offers real opportunity to grow and mentor the next generation of nurses if you’re interested.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-standard nursing care across the hospital department, working alongside a close-knit team committed to clinical excellence
• Support advanced surgical procedures including soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery performed in-house
• Assist with diagnostic imaging (digital radiography, dental X-rays, ultrasound, laparoscopy, video endoscopy including bronchoscopy and gastroscopy)
• Contribute to in-house laboratory operations
• Champion cat-friendly nursing practices as part of the practice’s ISFM gold award commitment
• Mentor and support trainee nurses, helping develop the next generation of veterinary professionals
• Maintain high standards of nursing care and animal welfare across all procedures

Requirements

• Current RCVS registration as a Registered Veterinary Nurse
• Commitment to high-standard clinical nursing care
• A “can-do” attitude and genuine passion for the profession
• Ability to work collaboratively within a diverse team
• Motivation to help develop junior nursing staff (advantageous but not essential)

Benefits

• Schedule: Four-day working week, average 36 hours, with no out-of-hours duties
• Holiday: 6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays (pro rata)
• CPD & Professional Development: £600 annual CPD allowance; certificates supported and encouraged
• Health & Wellbeing: Health Shield membership covering dentistry, sports massage, and other treatments
• Professional Memberships: RCVS membership paid plus one additional membership subscription of your choice
• VDS Cover: Included
• Family Support: Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
• Discounts: Veterinary fees discount; My Perks programme offering discounts on shopping, travel, entertainment and cashback
• Wellbeing Schemes: Cycle to work scheme; company sick pay; annual pay reviews
• Career Development: Clear progression opportunities within an expanding practice
• Culture: Strong focus on employee wellbeing and colleague engagement
• Relocation Support: Relocation package available for direct applicants

About the Practice

The Hale Veterinary Group is a progressive, hospital-based practice in Chippenham serving the local community with advanced veterinary care. Designated as a Tier 3 Veterinary Hospital and recognised with ISFM Cat Friendly Practice gold status, the main surgery is equipped to the highest standard with digital radiography, dental imaging, ultrasound, laparoscopy, video endoscopy suites (bronchoscopy, gastroscopy, rigid endoscopy), and in-house laboratory with dedicated lab technician. Advanced soft tissue and orthopaedic procedures are performed in-house, attracting complex cases.

The practice is part of the VetPartners family, winners of Employer of the Year at the Press BusinessIQ Awards. VetPartners is known for genuinely investing in team development and creating supportive workplace cultures across its network. The Hale team describes itself as close-knit, diverse, and fun—values reflected in their commitment to work-life balance and professional development.