
A modern small animal practice in Portishead is offering an RVN role with 40 hours a week, 1 in 4 Saturdays and no out-of-hours. There is real scope to use Schedule 3 skills, with CPD and further qualifications supported.
No out-of-hours
This is an RVN opportunity in a modern, purpose-built small animal practice in Portishead, with a rota built around 40 hours per week, 1 in 4 Saturdays from 9am to 4pm, and no out-of-hours. The practice is open to RVNs at any stage of their career and is happy to discuss alternative working patterns for the right person, including school-hour working, flexible start and finish times, or other arrangements that suit both sides.
You’ll be joining a team that wants nurses to use their skills fully, with theatre work, inpatient care, nurse consultations and Schedule 3 opportunities all part of the role. The practice is designed to reduce stress for pets and make working life practical for the team, with separate dog and cat waiting areas and wards, three consulting rooms, a dedicated office space and a colleague kitchen.
The practice is a modern, purpose-built small animal site in the coastal town of Portishead. It has been designed with separate dog and cat waiting areas and wards, three consulting rooms, a dedicated office space and a well-equipped colleague kitchen.
The team is building a practice where patient care comes first and colleagues support one another. It includes 2.5 vets, 2 to 2.5 RVNs, a reception team and an experienced Deputy Practice Manager. The lead vet, Liam, has over 14 years' experience, including time in a Tier 3 hospital environment and as a Clinical Director, and also holds a surgical certificate.