Ready to join a supportive, well-equipped practice with a genuine work-life balance? This part-time RVN role at Axe Valley Vets offers flexible hours, a manageable 1-in-9 weekend rota, and even brings your dog to work.
1 in 9 weekend rota at Blackford branch: Saturday 8:30am to 1pm and Sunday 8:30am to 10:30am, both with on-call until 7pm. Weekend shifts paid on top of salary.
Join Axe Valley Vets, a progressive small animal practice nestled in rural Somerset. This part-time nursing position offers 32 hours per week across four 8-hour shifts, with flexibility for the right candidate. You'll work within a welcoming, values-led team where clinical excellence meets genuine care for both patients and staff. The practice is surrounded by beautiful countryside and offers easy access to the coast at Weston, making it an ideal location for those seeking a quieter pace with coastal charm nearby.
Your weekend rota is straightforward: 1 in 9 at the Blackford branch with Saturday mornings (8:30am to 1pm) and Sunday mornings (8:30am to 10:30am), both with on-call availability until 7pm. Weekend shifts are paid on top of your base salary. As an added bonus, well-behaved dogs are welcome to come to work with you.
Axe Valley Vets is part of IVC Evidensia, a progressive veterinary group with a reputation for clinical excellence and staff wellbeing. The practice is well-equipped with modern diagnostic and clinical facilities including endoscopy, ultrasonography, digital radiography with dental capability, and an in-house laboratory.
The team comprises 9 Veterinary Surgeons (including certificate holders in medicine and surgery), 8 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 3 Student Veterinary Nurses, 2 Animal Nursing Assistants, and 18 dedicated support staff. The culture is collaborative, values-led, and focused on care, community, and continuous improvement. IVC Evidensia is committed to diversity, equality, inclusion and belonging, and operates as a Disability Confident Employer.
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