About the Role
You'll join Rowe Vets Thornbury as a Registered Veterinary Nurse on a part-time basis, covering a 12-month maternity contract. This is a thoughtfully structured role that balances primary care work with weekend shifts at Bradley Stoke Hospital, giving you exposure to both general practice and a higher-caseload hospital environment.
Based in Thornbury, South West, you'll work 25.3 hours per week across three days: Monday (8:00am–5:00pm), Thursday (9:00am–6:00pm), and Friday (8:00am–5:00pm), plus a 1-in-6 weekend rota at Bradley Stoke Hospital (7:30am–4:30pm). Weekend shifts include one day off in lieu and one day paid, making the commitment genuine rather than punitive.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality nursing care across varied first opinion cases at the primary care practice
- Support surgical procedures, including anaesthesia monitoring and theatre nursing
- Provide inpatient care and manage patient recovery within the practice environment
- Work alongside experienced colleagues and veterinary surgeons at both the practice and hospital to ensure smooth operations and continuity of care
- Support the hospital team during weekend shifts, gaining exposure to busier, higher-acuity caseloads
Requirements
- Registered with the RCVS as a Veterinary Nurse
- Experience in clinical practice with developing 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 improvement
Benefits
- 6.6 weeks' annual leave plus your birthday off, with increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
- £550 CPD allowance plus 24 hours paid leave for professional development
- RCVS and VDS fees covered
- Certificate support for professional qualifications
- Private Medical Insurance and Healthcare Cash Plan
- Enhanced family-friendly policies including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
- Pension scheme
- Discounted veterinary care
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Voluntary benefits including Green Cars salary sacrifice and access to retail discounts and cashback
- Clear career pathways with progression into Senior Nurse, Referral, leadership, clinical supervisor, mentor, and certificate holder roles
About the Practice
Rowe Vets Thornbury is a well-equipped, friendly 3-vet primary care practice that forms part of the wider Rowe Veterinary Group network. The practice sits within IVC Evidensia, the UK and Europe's leading veterinary care group, comprising over 900 practices and referral hospitals. This affiliation provides Rowe Vets with access to a busy 24-hour hospital and a wider network of clinical support, creating a collaborative environment where first opinion and referral work complement each other seamlessly.
The team is committed to delivering high standards of patient and client care within a supportive, values-led culture. IVC Evidensia invests in learning, innovation, and wellbeing, creating environments where nursing and clinical teams can grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment at every career stage.
