Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Kernow Vet Group; Twickenham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job description

Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

We’re delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a proactive and enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly and forward-thinking small animal practice in leafy Twickenham.

The Role

You’ll play a key role within our nursing team, carrying out a wide range of duties including:

• Theatre and surgical support
• Inpatient care
• Nurse-led clinics
• General patient care and housekeeping

Responsibilities are shared collaboratively, and you’ll be fully involved in patient care from admission through to discharge. This is a varied role where your nursing skills will be valued and utilised every day.

About Us

Twickenham Veterinary Surgery is located in a vibrant suburban town on the River Thames, surrounded by cafés, parks and excellent transport links. We’re just 10 miles from Central London, with easy access to Hounslow and Kingston upon Thames.

Our practice is well-equipped with modern facilities, including:

• Digital X-ray
• Multiparameter monitoring
• Laser therapy
• A dedicated nurse consulting room

We take pride in delivering high standards of clinical care in a welcoming, community-focused setting.

Join our experienced team

You’ll be working alongside five experienced vets and a strong, supportive nursing team of full-time and part-time RVNs, a VCA and a dedicated support team, including our Practice Director.

We place real importance on customer care and staff wellbeing. Our culture is supportive and collaborative, with a no-blame approach that encourages open case discussions and continuous improvement. We’re also actively involved in our local community and regularly support animal charities, recently hosting a successful charity garden party to raise funds for a local cause.

Working Hours

This is a full-time, permanent role working Monday to Friday, with no weekends or out-of-hours commitments. Shifts are typically 8:00am–4:30pm or 11:00am–7:30pm.

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -

Work-life balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing

Development

• £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
• Certificate support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
• All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• VDS cover
• RCVS fees
• Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
• Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
• Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
• Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
• Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice

Twickenham Veterinary Surgery, Twickenham

At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Bethany Baker from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.