Registered Veterinary Nurse

Job Title & Details

12-Month FTC Registered Veterinary Nurse

Location:

Bristol

Contract:

Full-time, 40 hours across 4 or 5 days with a share in the 1:4 Saturday rota | 12‑month fixed term contract, maternity cover

Practice Type:
First Opinion Small Animal

Competitive Salary: £27,000 - £32,000 depending on experience

• Be passionate about delivering exceptional care to both patients and their owners every day.
• Support the outcome of patients' care in all aspects of clinical work as part of the team.
• Ensure quality is maintained by keeping the practice in excellent condition—ensuring a high standard of care and best possible outcomes for every patient.
• Learn, develop and grow with the practice, taking advantage of ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Contribute to a positive environment, fostering a friendly, welcoming and supportive team culture.
• Communicate with confidence, using exceptional written and verbal communication skills to build strong, lasting relationships with colleagues, clients, and the pets they love.

• Qualified veterinary nurse confident in all aspects of clinical work, including anaesthesia, medical nursing, nurse clinics, x‑ray, IV placement, bloods and sample collection, and completing the necessary administration.
• Experience with Schedule 3 procedures is desirable but not mandatory; the role will be fully supported by senior nurses.
• Ability to take an active role in surgical nursing and district nursing and run consulting clinics independently.

• Small animal practice with digital x‑ray, dental x‑ray, ultrasound, endoscopes, in‑house labs, advanced anaesthetic equipment, and access to ASCNs/visiting orthopaedic surgeons.
• Free on‑site parking and convenient location in Tilehurst with good local amenities, shops and green spaces.
• Silver Cat Friendly ISFM and Dogs Trust Dog friendly practice with separate dog and cat wards designed to reduce stress and improve wellbeing for all patients.
• Strong emphasis on fully utilising the nursing team, empowering nurses to take an active role in surgical nursing and Schedule 3 procedures.

• RCVS fees paid in full
• Generous CPD allowance, Knowledge Hub access, BSAVA library and funded advanced training opportunities
• Excellent nursing career pathway
• Up to 33 days holiday (with the option to buy/sell)
• Health cash plan, employee assistance programme, wellbeing champions and enhanced family leave policies
• Staff pet care discounts – 50% off services, MiPet food and medications

For more information contact Ashleigh Cherry at