Senior Registered Veterinary Nurse

Kernow Vet Group; Hartpury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused veterinary practice in Hartpury is seeking an experienced Senior Registered Veterinary Nurse. The ideal candidate will lead the branch, oversee day-to-day operations, manage nursing duties, and ensure high standards of patient care. This role offers a blend of clinical work and leadership in a supportive environment, alongside competitive benefits including annual leave and CPD allowance.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

CPD allowance

Discounted gym membership

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Must be a confident and experienced RVN ready for a senior role.
• Highly organized and reliable.
• Friendly with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing daily operations and diary management for the branch.
• Maintaining practice standards and SOP updates.
• Acting as Radiation Protection Supervisor, First Aider, and Fire Marshal.
• Managing stock control, ordering, and stock takes.
• Performing a full range of nursing duties including theatre work and inpatient care.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Clinical Nursing

Proactivity

Job description

Sundean Veterinary Group, Hartpury, Hartpury, South West

Senior Registered Veterinary Nurse – Sundean Veterinary Group, Hartpury

Up to £33,000 DOE

Full Time – 40 hours per week

Approx. 1 in 6 Saturday mornings (Lydney branch, 8:30am–1:00pm)

Lead with confidence in a supportive and community-focused practice

We’re looking for an experienced and proactive Senior Registered Veterinary Nurse to take the lead at our Hartpury branch. This is a sole charge position that gives you the freedom to make the branch your own, while enjoying full support and regular contact with our friendly team of Vets and Nurses across our Sundean practices.

This role offers a great blend of hands-on clinical work and practice leadership, giving you the opportunity to use your nursing expertise while helping to maintain smooth day-to-day operations.

As Senior RVN at our Hartpury branch, you’ll be responsible for both clinical nursing and key administrative duties, ensuring high standards of patient care, client service, and organisation are upheld.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing daily operations and diary management for the branch
• Maintaining practice standards and SOP updates
• Acting as Radiation Protection Supervisor, First Aider and Fire Marshal
• Managing stock control, ordering and stock takes
• Performing a full range of nursing duties including theatre work, anaesthesia, inpatient care and nurse clinics
• Supporting lab work and maintaining practice cleanliness and organisation
• Collaborating closely with the local Vet and Reception team, as well as colleagues across the wider Sundean network

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• A confident and experienced RVN ready for a senior or leadership role
• Highly organised, reliable, and proactive in their approach
• Friendly, approachable and supportive with excellent communication skills
• Positive and adaptable, with a genuine passion for both patient care and team wellbeing

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys independence and responsibility but values being part of a supportive, close-knit team that truly cares.

About Sundean Veterinary Group

Sundean Vets is a well-established, community-driven group based in Gloucestershire. Our Hartpury branch provides an excellent local service supported by the wider Sundean team and resources. We’re proud of our welcoming and professional culture where compassion, teamwork and clinical excellence are central to everything we do.

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 salary up to £33,000 DOE, you will benefit from:

Work Life Balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Increasing holiday allowance with length of service
• Your birthday as a paid day off
• Enhanced family-friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing including discounted gym membership
• Non-accidental injury support

Development

• £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid 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

Additional

• Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
• Pension – 5% Employee / 3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care

Sundean Veterinary Group, Hartpury

Gloucester Road, Hartpury, Hartpury, GL19 3BG, 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 Elliott Burgin from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.