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1:7 weekend rota at Ware hospital, supporting consultations 9 amâ2 pm, with time off in lieu (TOIL)
About the Role
You'll be joining Walton Lodge Ware's dedicated nursing team as a full-time Registered Veterinary Nurse, delivering high-quality clinical care in a modern, well-equipped primary care environment. This role offers genuine variety: you'll support a collaborative team of veterinary surgeons across first opinion cases, manage inpatient care, run nurse consultations, and get hands-on with advanced diagnostic equipment including digital X-ray, colour Doppler ultrasound, digital endoscopy, and advanced dental systems.
The practice has a strong orthopaedic caseload and partnerships with virtual veterinary specialists, meaning you'll be exposed to complex, rewarding cases that support your ongoing development. You'll also have the opportunity to mentor and support two Student Veterinary Nurses who are currently progressing towards qualificationâif you're interested in the teaching side of nursing, this is a genuine strength of the role.
Flexible shifts are available: typically 40 hours per week across either 4 or 5 days, working between 7:30 amâ7:30 pm (with 30 minutes unpaid lunch). The weekend rota is light at 1:7, covering consults at the Ware hospital between 9 amâ2 pm with time off in lieu (TOIL)âvery manageable compared to many practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality nursing care across a varied first opinion caseload, working collaboratively with the veterinary team
- Lead inpatient care and hospital management, ensuring continuity and high standards of treatment
- Set up clinical areas, assist in consultations and surgical procedures, and prepare patients for theatre
- Take responsibility for X-ray and ultrasound support, including hands-on involvement with the practice's advanced diagnostic equipment
- Monitor anaesthetics and assist during surgical procedures, maintaining meticulous clinical standards
- Run nurse-led consultations and provide direct client support, building positive relationships
- Support the development and clinical learning of the two Student Veterinary Nurses within the practice
- Contribute to the team's clinical standards and continuously reflect on patient care improvements
Requirements
- Current RCVS registration as a Veterinary Nurse
- Experience working in clinical practice with growing confidence in medical and surgical nursing
- Strong communication skills and ability to build positive relationships with both clients and colleagues
- Good organisational skills and effective workload management
- A proactive, reflective approach to learning and continuous improvement
- Interest in nurse consultations and inpatient care (desirable but not essential)
- Interest in supporting students and junior learners (desirable but not essential)
Benefits
- Leave & Time Off: 6.6 weeks' annual leave plus your birthday off, with increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
- Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, and surrogacy pay
- Professional Development: ÂŁ550 annual CPD allowance plus 24 hours paid leave for professional development; certificate support; RCVS and VDS fees covered
- Health & Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance, Healthcare Cash Plan, and Cycle to Work scheme
- Financial: Pension scheme and voluntary benefits including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of retailers
- Perks: Discounted veterinary care for your own animals
- Career Development: Clear progression pathways into Senior Nurse, Referral, or leadership roles; opportunities to become clinical supervisors, mentors, or certificate holders
About the Practice
Walton Lodge Ware is part of the Walton Lodge veterinary group, which was founded in 2000 by Helen Lee BVSc, MRCVS and Rodney Pugh. The group now operates six surgeries across Bengeo, Bishop's Stortford, Harlow, Hoddesdon, Stevenage, and Ware, all maintaining RCVS accreditation and consistently high clinical standards. The Ware location is a modern, well-equipped primary care practice serving dogs, cats, and small pets, with dedicated inpatient facilities and access to a clinical network of certificate-holding specialists.
Walton Lodge Ware is part of IVC Evidensia, the UK and Europe's leading veterinary care group comprising over 900 practices and referral hospitals. IVC Evidensia is committed to supporting careers without limitsâinvesting in learning, innovation, and wellbeing to create environments where teams grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment at every career stage.
