Registered Veterinary Nurse

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 The Barn Veterinary Practice on a full‑time or part‑time basis.

At The Barn Veterinary Practice, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional, compassionate care to our patients while creating a welcoming and personal experience for their owners. Our team of 7 RVNs and 1 VCA are highly experienced, with a number of the team working for us for 20, 25 and 30+ years! We’re keen to support our nurses in developing their individual interests and skills, so if there’s an area of veterinary nursing you’re particularly passionate about, we’d love to help you pursue it.

We’re a friendly, close‑knit team who value teamwork, communication and, most importantly, doing the very best for our patients. We want our nurses to feel valued, listened to and able to make a real difference.

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, contributing to clinical standards, and supporting the ongoing development of patient care within the practice.

• 37.5 hours per week
• 7.5‑hour shifts Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
• 1:7 weekends, working 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Saturday and 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Sunday, with the following Friday off

• Providing high‑quality inpatient and outpatient nursing care
• Supporting our veterinary surgeons with consultations and procedures
• Anaesthesia monitoring and patient recovery
• Inpatient care and medical monitoring
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Nurse consultations and preventative healthcare
• Client education and advice
• Maintaining excellent standards of patient care and practice hygiene
• Contributing to the continued development of our nursing services
• Helping us to support our charity connections with our 3 weekly off‑site charity clinics
• Working between our Copdock and Ashcroft Road (Ipswich) branches

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
• Graduate:
  Join a dedicated Nurse Graduate Programme designed to build your clinical confidence and support your first steps in practice
• Experienced:
  Develop your specific nursing passions through out subject‑specific learning pathways in our dedicated Nurse Academy
• Clear career development with progression opportunities into Senior Nurse, Referral, leadership roles, clinical supervisor routes, mentoring and certificate pathways
• Ongoing learning and development supported by experienced colleagues and practice…