Part Time Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Kernow Vet Group; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A premier veterinary practice in Plymouth is seeking a Part Time Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their team. The role involves nurse consultations, laboratory sampling, and assisting the veterinary surgeon. The position works 20 hours per week on a rotating schedule, with a focus on maintaining clinical excellence and supporting fellow team members. The practice offers excellent benefits, including a competitive salary, CPD allowance, and numerous employee wellbeing initiatives.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

£750 CPD allowance

Company pension scheme

Voluntary benefits

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse with a focus on small animal care.
• Experience in nurse consultations and laboratory sampling preferred.
• Must be willing to work varied shifts, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nurse consultations and support operations.
• Assist the veterinary surgeon during procedures.
• Maintain high standards of clinical care and support team members.

Skills

Nurse consultations

Laboratory sampling

Anaesthesia

Assisting the veterinary surgeon

Education

Registered veterinary nurse qualification

Job description

Part Time Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

We are seeking an enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Rosehill Vets. The role will include nurse consultations as well as varied duties such as laboratory sampling, anaesthesia, and assisting the veterinary surgeon, depending on your interests.

Working hours/rota

This is a part time role, working 20 hours per week with varied duties including nurse consultations and ops support. RVNs work a 4-week rotating schedule (3 early shifts and 1 afternoon/evening shift) and 1:4 Saturday from 9am–2pm. No out-of-hours work required.

Be part of delivering clinical excellence

We take pride in delivering and maintaining the high standard of care our practice is known for. As an RCVS Tier 2 accredited nurse training practice, we are committed to supporting the progression of our team members.

Our team includes five RVNs, two student nurses, one animal care assistant, two clinical directors, four vets with an additional part-time vet joining in February 2026, five receptionists/support staff, and one practice manager. We're proud to have long-standing team members, including a receptionist with 40 years of service, a vet with 16 years, and an RVN with 26 years.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, join our friendly, supportive, and rapidly growing team today!

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, pro rata
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Your birthday as a paid day off
• 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

• £750 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
• 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

Rosehill Veterinary Clinic, Plymouth

61 Molesworth Road, Stoke, Plymouth, PL1 5PF, United Kingdom

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