Registered Veterinary Nurse

About the Role

Kingston Vets is seeking a motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their established small animal practice in Yeovil, Somerset. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with a 1:4 Saturday morning rota—offering genuine work-life balance within a supportive clinical environment. You’ll work predominantly from the modern Yeovil site, with flexibility to support the Sherborne location when needed.

You’ll be part of a well-resourced practice with state-of-the-art facilities including dedicated dental and imaging suites, separate cat, dog and isolation facilities, and a purpose-built nurses office where the team can recharge. The practice operates across two Somerset and Dorset locations, both part of IVC Evidensia, the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide nursing support to veterinary surgeons in theatre and during consultations
• Manage inpatient care and monitor anaesthetics throughout procedures
• Conduct patient admits, discharges, and nurse-led consultations
• Maintain high clinical nursing standards and contribute to ongoing practice development
• Build strong relationships with clients and work collaboratively with the wider team

Requirements

• Current RCVS registration as a Veterinary Nurse
• Experience working in clinical practice with growing confidence in medical and surgical nursing
• Strong communication skills and ability to build positive client and colleague relationships
• Good organisational skills with ability to manage workload effectively
• Proactive approach to learning, reflection, and continuous professional development

Benefits

• 6.6 weeks’ annual leave plus your birthday off, with increasing allowance based on length of service
• £550 CPD allowance plus 24 hours paid leave for professional development
• RCVS and VDS fees covered by the practice
• Enhanced family-friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance and Employee Healthcare Cash Plan
• Pension scheme and Cycle to Work salary sacrifice scheme
• Certificate support and clear progression pathways into Senior Nurse, Referral, or leadership roles
• Discounted veterinary care for your own pets
• Voluntary benefits including Green Cars salary sacrifice and access to hundreds of retail discounts and cashback

About the Practice

Kingston Veterinary Group is a long-established, purpose-built mixed practice operating across two locations in Somerset and Dorset. The group delivers small animal and farm animal care with a strong focus on maintaining high clinical standards. The Sherborne facility is particularly well-appointed, featuring separate consulting and waiting areas for cats, dogs and other species, dedicated dental and imaging suites, laboratory facilities, a farm procedure room, and spacious administration and nursing areas.

The team includes Clinical Directors, Veterinary Surgeons, Registered Veterinary Nurses, Student Veterinary Nurses, and reception staff, all led and supported by a dedicated Director of Practice. As part of IVC Evidensia, the practice benefits from the group’s commitment to investment in learning, innovation, and wellbeing, creating environments where teams can grow in confidence and fulfilment at every career stage.