About the Role
This is a part-time student nursing position working a single 9-hour shift on Mondays, ideal if you're juggling academic commitments alongside hands-on veterinary experience. You'll be joining Sunninghill Vets, an established small animal practice in the heart of the Sunninghill community, where you'll receive structured training and mentoring from experienced veterinary professionals and the practice's Head Nurse.
The practice has earned a strong reputation for exceptional care and clinical excellence, with a genuinely personal approach to every client and patient. Modern facilities, in-house diagnostics, and a calm, welcoming environment mean you'll learn in a setting that genuinely values both animals and people.
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting with consultations, diagnostics, and surgical procedures
- Providing high-quality nursing care to inpatients and outpatients
- Preparing animals, equipment, and clinical areas for procedures
- Monitoring patient recovery and reporting observations to senior staff
- Maintaining accurate clinical records
- Supporting infection control, health and safety, and hygiene standards
- Communicating professionally and compassionately with clients
Requirements
- Currently a student veterinary nurse (pursuing qualification)
- Willingness to learn and develop practical and academic competencies needed to progress to RVN registration
- Commitment to high standards of patient care and professional conduct
Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate: up to £12.75 per hour (depending on experience)
- 6.6 weeks annual leave
- Additional annual leave on your birthday, added to your holiday allowance
- Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, and surrogacy pay
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Non-accidental injury support
- Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
- Pawsome Benefits reward gateway with discounts and cashback from 100s of retailers
- Pension scheme
- Discounted staff pet care
About the Practice
Sunninghill Veterinary Centre was established in 2006 by practice principal vet Johanna Headley with the aim of bringing high-level veterinary care to small animals across Sunninghill, Ascot, and surrounding villages and towns in Berkshire. Part of IVC Evidensia, the practice combines a personal, community-focused approach with modern facilities and clinical expertise.
Located on Sunninghill High Street with excellent free parking nearby (High Street, Truss Hill Road, Queen's Road, Bowden Road, and School Road), the practice has built long-standing relationships with local clients and their pets. The team takes time to do things properly—whether that's a longer consultation, thorough discussion, or simply a reassuring cuddle—with a genuine commitment to tailored, empathetic care.
