Registered Veterinary Nurse - Part-time FTC

Registered Veterinary Nurse - Part-time FTC

We are seeking an enthusiastic, team‑orientated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Rowe Vets, Thornbury on a part‑time basis for a 12‑month fixed‑term contract covering maternity leave.

Rowe Vets, Thornbury is a well‑equipped, friendly 3‑vet practice that forms part of the wider Rowe Veterinary Group network, including access to a busy 24‑hour hospital. This provides a great balance of first opinion practice work alongside the opportunity to gain experience within a higher caseload hospital environment.

You’ll be joining a supportive and collaborative team that is committed to delivering high standards of patient and client care, with access to excellent facilities and a wider network of clinical support.

IVC Evidensia is the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group, made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals, united by a shared purpose of happier animals, happier owners.

At IVC Evidensia, we believe careers should be built without limits. Our people are supported to make more clinical impact, access more career opportunities, and play an active role in their local and professional communities. Through investment in learning, innovation, and wellbeing, we create environments where our teams can grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment—at every stage of their career.

As a Registered Veterinary Nurse, you will be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering high‑quality nursing care to patients while supporting excellent client experiences.

You’ll work collaboratively with veterinary surgeons and the wider practice team, taking responsibility for the nursing care of a range of first opinion cases, while also supporting the hospital team during weekend shifts. This provides a varied role with exposure to both general practice and a busier hospital environment.

This is a part‑time role working 25.3 hours per week across Monday (8:00am–5:00pm), Thursday (9:00am–6:00pm), and Friday (8:00am–5:00pm), with participation in a 1 in 6 full weekend rota at Bradley Stoke Hospital (7:30am–4:30pm). Weekend work includes one day off in lieu and one day paid.

General responsibilities include:

• Deliver high standards of nursing care across a varied first opinion caseload
• Support surgical procedures, including anaesthesia monitoring and theatre nursing
• Provide excellent inpatient care and support patient recovery
• Work collaboratively with the wider team to ensure smooth day‑to‑day operations

We’re looking for a confident and motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse who enjoys working as part of a team and delivering high standards of care. You’ll bring:

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS
• Experience working in clinical practice, with growing confidence in medical and surgical nursing
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage workload effectively
• A proactive approach to learning, reflection, and continuous improvement

At IVC Evidensia, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

• A varied and rewarding nursing role within a supportive primary care environment
• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities into Senior Nurse, Referral, or leadership roles as well as clinical supervisors, mentors and certificate holders.
• Ongoing learning and development supported by experienced colleagues and practice teams
• A collaborative, values‑led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement

• 6.6 weeks' annual leave plus your birthday off
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Enhanced family‑friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee wellbeing initiatives including - Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme
• £550 CPD allowance plus 24hrs paid leave
• Certificate support
• RCVS and VDS fees covered
• Discounted veterinary care
• Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you - including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers

At IVC Evidensia we are 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.

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.