Registered Veterinary Nurse

About the Role

This full-time RVN position offers the chance to work across two intimate practice sites with varied first-opinion caseloads. You'll be integral to the clinical team, delivering high-quality nursing care while supporting excellent client experiences. The role includes working at Patchway (Mondays and Wednesdays, consults only) and Filton (Tuesdays and Fridays, covering operations), with just 8 Saturdays per year on a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. Your schedule is flexible: 40 hours per week across either 4 or 5 days between 8am and 6pm.

Zetland Vets is a small, close-knit practice with access to excellent facilities including a Catalyst biochemistry analyser and haematology equipment at the Filton site. You'll work collaboratively with veterinary surgeons and the wider team, taking responsibility for nursing care across both branches and contributing to ongoing development of patient care standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Sole charge of nursing duties across both practice sites
• Pet health checks, post-operative checks, second vaccines, anal gland treatments, nail clips, and wellness consultations
• Quality control and operation of laboratory equipment (biochemistry analyser, haematology)
• Practice upkeep including cleaning schedules, date checking, and general administration to maintain both branches
• Support clinical standards and continuous improvement in patient care

Requirements

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS
• Experience working in clinical practice with growing confidence in medical and surgical nursing
• Experience working on sole charge
• 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 improvement
• Ability to travel between sites

Benefits

• 6.6 weeks' annual leave with increasing allowance based on length of service
• £550 CPD allowance plus 24 hours paid leave for professional development
• RCVS and VDS fees covered
• Private Medical Insurance
• Enhanced family-friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Employee wellbeing initiatives: Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Pension scheme
• Discounted veterinary care
• Voluntary benefits: Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts and cashback with participating retailers
• Clear career pathways with progression into Senior Nurse, Referral, leadership, clinical supervisor, mentoring and certificate pathways
• Supportive primary care environment with ongoing learning supported by experienced colleagues

About the Practice

Zetland Vets is part of IVC Evidensia, the UK's number one vet care provider, trusted with the care of over 2 million animals. The practice operates two intimate sites (Filton and Patchway) with a small, close-knit team of like-minded professionals. The Filton location is equipped with modern facilities including a Catalyst biochemistry analyser and haematology equipment, supporting high-quality first-opinion care for dogs, cats, and small pets.

IVC Evidensia is committed to diversity, equality, inclusion and belonging, and operates as a Disability Confident Employer. The broader organisation offers clear career development opportunities, world-class learning resources through the IVC Evidensia Academy, and a values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement.