Registered Veterinary Nurse

About the Role

Join Shaw Veterinary Centre as a Registered Veterinary Nurse and discover what it means to work somewhere that truly respects your time outside the clinic. This role offers genuine flexibility: you'll work either full-time (40 hours) or part-time (30 hours) across 3–4 days per week, with a share of Saturday cover only—and absolutely no out-of-hours work. The practice actively supports flexible scheduling to help you balance family life with your career. You'll deliver varied nursing care including medical and surgical nursing, inpatient management, and consultation support. The team actively encourages nurses to develop their full skillset and welcomes fresh ideas, including fear-free approaches wherever possible. This is a practice where your clinical expertise is valued and your professional growth is supported.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform medical and surgical nursing across a range of small animal cases
• Manage inpatient care and monitoring within the practice's separate cat and dog kennel areas
• Support veterinary surgeons during consultations and procedures
• Contribute to theatre operations in the fully equipped surgical suite
• Share Saturday rota duties (no weeknight or emergency on-call shifts)
• Help champion fear-free and high-welfare patient care standards
• Develop and implement new clinical ideas within the nursing team

Requirements

• Current RVN registration with the RCVS
• Enthusiasm for medical and surgical nursing
• A collaborative approach and willingness to support team development

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: No out-of-hours work; flexible working patterns to suit your lifestyle
• Leave: 6.6 weeks annual leave plus additional holiday on your birthday
• Professional Development: £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid CPD leave (pro rata); certificate support; access to the IVC Evidensia Academy and Vetlexicon online resource
• Health & Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance; 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme; enhanced family-friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, and surrogacy pay
• Professional Support: VDS cover and RCVS fees paid
• Pension: Company pension scheme with employer contribution
• Additional Benefits: Cycle to Work scheme; Green Cars Scheme (subject to eligibility); voluntary benefits package; staff discounts with hundreds of retailers; discounted treatment for your own pets at IVC Evidensia practices

About the Practice

Shaw Veterinary Centre is a first-opinion small animal practice established in 1989 and located in Swindon, Wiltshire. The practice is dog and cat-friendly with modern facilities including digital radiography, dental X-ray, ultrasound, and a fully equipped theatre. The team has recently expanded to include 5 veterinary surgeons, 2 registered veterinary nurses, 1 student veterinary nurse, and a dedicated reception team. The practice passed the RCVS Practice Standards Scheme inspection at the highest level and is committed to delivering high clinical standards with compassion at the heart of everything it does. Shaw Veterinary Centre is part of IVC Evidensia, a global leader in veterinary care. IVC Evidensia is united by a goal of healthy animals and happy owners, offering clinical independence, genuine care for employee wellbeing, and clear opportunities for career development within a supportive and inclusive environment.