Registered Veterinary Nurse

About the Role

This full-time registered veterinary nurse position offers a refreshing approach to scheduling. You'll work 40 hours per week with no out-of-hours or on-call commitments, though you'll cover a Saturday consulting shift (8:30am to 2pm). Hours are flexible and negotiable: choose between four longer days or five shorter days, with earliest start at 8:30am and latest finish at 7pm. The practice is RCVS accredited and located in central Ipswich, serving a small animal caseload with a real variety of cases.

You'll be part of a collaborative team of four vets, six RVNs, two VCAs, six receptionists, and a practice manager. The practice offers excellent diagnostic facilities including digital and dental x-ray, ultrasound, laser therapy, and in-house Idexx equipment (Catalyst, Procyte, and Sedivue). Cases include routine care and work with animals from the local rehoming centre. The practice holds cat and dog friendly status and is applying for Silver rabbit friendly award recognition.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care across general small animal practice with confidence and competence
• Support vets across surgical, medical, and preventive cases
• Contribute to high-quality patient care in a practice committed to reasonable pricing and excellent outcomes
• Engage with clients and patients, building strong relationships based on communication and care
• Continue learning and expanding your knowledge within nursing practice

Requirements

• RCVS registered as a veterinary nurse
• Confident across all aspects of general nursing
• Strong communication skills and genuine passion for patient care
• Positive, forward-thinking approach and willingness to learn
• Ability to build effective relationships with clients and patients

Benefits

• Salary: £28,000 to £34,000 per annum, negotiable depending on experience and responsibilities
• Full-time permanent position
• No out-of-hours or on-call commitments
• Flexible hours: choose 4 long days or 5 shorter days between 8:30am and 7pm
• CPD funding
• Pension scheme
• Paid professional memberships: RCVS, BVNA, VDS
• Exclusive colleague discounts with high street retailers and restaurants
• Proactive approach to mental health and wellbeing with a genuinely supportive environment

About the Practice

Vets4Pets Ipswich is a 100% small animal practice located in the centre of Ipswich. Led by Sandra and Lucy, the team prides itself on delivering high-quality care at reasonable prices. The practice is RCVS accredited and holds cat and dog friendly status, with an application pending for Silver rabbit friendly award. The team reflects a commitment to diversity and inclusion, welcoming people from all walks of life and celebrating difference.

The practice hosts regular social events, including an annual pancake night, and fosters a collaborative culture where all team members are encouraged to be their best selves. Facilities are modern and well-equipped, supporting a wide range of small animal cases from routine preventive care to diagnostic and surgical work.