Registered Veterinary Nurse – Small Animal

About the Role

This is a full-time registered veterinary nurse position offering genuine flexibility—you’ll work 40 hours across just 4 days per week, with shifts between 7:30am and 8pm, plus a manageable 1:4 Saturday morning rota (8am–2pm, with plans to move to 1:5). Best of all, there’s no out-of-hours on-call commitment, giving you real control over your work-life balance.

You’ll be joining Thanet Vets in Margate, a well-established practice on the Southeast coast that’s been serving the local community for over 60 years. The practice operates from a main branch in Margate and a satellite consulting clinic in Birchington, and is equipped with digital radiography, ultrasound, in-house laboratory, endoscopy, and bronchoscopy facilities. The close-knit team values professional excellence alongside genuine camaraderie—they regularly meet outside work for long lunches and socialising.

The listing explicitly welcomes newly qualified nurses and those with varied experience levels, making this an excellent opportunity whether you’re fresh from qualification or looking to develop further.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care across a diverse small animal caseload
• Support diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, and bronchoscopy
• Work collaboratively within a team of 5.5 veterinary surgeons and 7 registered veterinary nurses
• Contribute to a culture of continuous learning and professional development
• Assist with mentoring the incoming student nurse joining the team

Requirements

• Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) qualification
• Enthusiasm, kindness, and a collaborative approach to teamwork
• Excellent communication skills
• Varied levels of experience welcome—newly qualified nurses encouraged to apply

Benefits

• Leave & Time Off: 6.6 weeks annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) with increasing allowance based on length of service, plus your birthday as a paid day off
• Wellbeing: Private medical insurance, 24/7 employee assistance programme, enhanced family-friendly policies (maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay)
• Professional Development: £550 annual CPD allowance with 24 hours paid CPD leave (pro rata), certificate support, access to IVC Evidensia Academy, Vetlexicon online encyclopaedia, and research funding opportunities
• Professional Support: VDS cover and RCVS fees paid
• Pension & Lifestyle: Company pension scheme with employer contribution, cycle-to-work scheme, green cars scheme, voluntary benefits package, retail discounts, and discounted treatment for your own pets at any IVC Evidensia practice

About the Practice

Thanet Vets has been a cornerstone of the Southeast coast for over 60 years, built on a commitment to exceptional patient care and team wellbeing. The practice is part of IVC Evidensia, a leading veterinary group. The main Margate branch is comprehensively equipped with modern diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, and is supported by a satellite consulting clinic in Birchington.

The team includes 5.5 veterinary surgeons and 7 registered veterinary nurses with diverse experience and specialist interests—team members hold certificates in anaesthesia and analgesia, with ongoing pursuit of qualifications in diagnostic imaging, soft tissue surgery, and ophthalmology. A student nurse will soon join the team. The practice employs 7.5 support staff and is led by a Director of Practice who is also an RVN, fostering a culture where clinical excellence and human connection go hand in hand.