Registered Veterinary Nurse

About the Role

Hall Place Veterinary Centre is recruiting two Registered Veterinary Nurses to join its clinical team in Pinkneys Green—one full-time and one part-time position available. You’ll work primarily at the main practice, with occasional shifts covering the Marlow and Bourne End branch sites. This is a weekend-inclusive role with Saturday rota cover only; no Sunday or out-of-hours work is required, offering genuine work-life balance in a primary care setting.

The practice occupies a purpose-built barn nestled in the Berkshire countryside, providing a calm, modern workspace. You’ll have access to a dedicated laboratory, dental suite, ultrasound room, separate kennel and cattery facilities, isolation kennels, and nurse consultation rooms—all air-conditioned for comfort. The team prides itself on delivering excellent patient care and supporting one another, creating an environment where you can develop your skills with confidence.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care across a range of first opinion small animal cases, from routine to surgical
• Manage theatre and anaesthesia, including laparoscopic speys and orthopaedic surgery assistance
• Conduct radiography and dentistry procedures independently
• Provide in-patient and post-operative patient care
• Deliver nurse-led consultation clinics
• Support clinical standards and contribute to ongoing improvements in patient care
• Collaborate with veterinary surgeons and the wider practice team

Requirements

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS
• Experience working in clinical practice 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 effective workload management
• Proactive approach to learning, reflection, and continuous professional improvement

Hours & Schedule

• Full-time: 40 hours per week, flexible across a 4- or 5-day week
• Part-time: 16 hours per week over two 8-hour shifts
• Shared weekend rota: Saturdays only
• No Sundays or out-of-hours work

Benefits

• Time Off: 6.6 weeks’ annual leave plus your birthday off, with increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Family Support: Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, and surrogacy pay
• Professional Development: £550 CPD allowance plus 24 hours paid leave; RCVS and VDS fees covered; Certificate support with clear progression pathways into Senior Nurse, Referral, or leadership roles
• Health & Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance, Healthcare Cash Plan, and Cycle to Work scheme
• Financial Support: Pension scheme with employer contribution
• Additional Perks: Discounted veterinary care, Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme, and access to hundreds of retail discounts and cashback offers

About the Practice

Hall Place Veterinary Centre is part of IVC Evidensia, the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group comprising over 900 practices and referral hospitals. The practice operates a main site at Pinkneys Green and two branch surgeries at Marlow and Bourne End, specialising in small animal first opinion care.

IVC Evidensia is committed to building careers without limits, supporting its people to make greater clinical impact, access more opportunities, and play an active role in their communities. Investment in learning, innovation, and wellbeing underpins the company culture, enabling teams to grow in confidence, capability, and professional fulfilment at every career stage. The organisation is a Disability Confident Employer and actively welcomes applications from candidates with disabilities and diverse backgrounds.