Registered Veterinary Nurse - Consulting FTC

Registered Veterinary Nurse - Consulting FTC

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we’re trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, team‑orientated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Rowe Vets, Bradley Stoke as a Consulting Nurse on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract.

Rowe Vets, Bradley Stoke is a busy 24‑hour hospital based in Bristol, offering a supportive and progressive clinical environment with a varied caseload and experienced multidisciplinary team. This is an exciting opportunity for an RVN who enjoys client interaction, preventative healthcare, and building long‑term relationships with patients and owners.

As a dedicated Consulting Nurse, you will play a key role in developing and driving nurse clinics, helping to improve patient care, client education, and nurse utilisation within a busy hospital setting. This role would suit an RVN who is confident communicating with clients, enjoys autonomy, and is motivated to make a real impact through nurse‑led care.

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.

This is a consulting‑focused role where you will lead and develop nurse‑led clinics, taking ownership of preventative healthcare, client education, and ongoing patient wellbeing. You will work closely with the wider clinical team to support excellent patient outcomes and ensure clients feel informed, reassured, and supported.

You will be involved in a range of nurse‑led consultations, including weight management, senior pet clinics, post‑operative checks, follow‑up appointments, and chronic condition monitoring. You will also help build strong relationships with clients and their pets, supporting continuity of care within the hospital.

This is a 12‑month fixed‑term contract working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. There are no weekend or out‑of‑hours requirements.

General responsibilities include:

• Run and develop nurse‑led clinics, promoting preventative healthcare and patient wellbeing
• Deliver clear and compassionate client education and support
• Carry out weight management, senior pet, post‑operative and follow‑up clinics
• Work closely with the wider clinical team to support excellent patient outcomes

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 inspiring vet care, 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 24 hrs 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.