Registered Veterinary Nurse - Part-Time FTC

Position Overview

We are looking for a qualified RVN to work 24‑32 hours per week on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract. We would consider someone newly qualified to join our friendly and cohesive team. You will work closely with the rest of our clinical and support team in promoting high standards of client and patient care. This role will primarily be based in Wallingford, with shifts at our other branches.

We are a well‑established, small animal practice in South Oxfordshire. We practice out of four surgeries in Abingdon, Didcot, Wallingford and Wantage. This role is mainly based at our Wallingford and Abingdon sites.

We have a varied caseload and the role includes general nursing duties, anaesthesia, radiology, ultrasonography, and hospital inpatient care as we are a 24‑hour emergency care provider. The role is 24‑32 hours per week over 3 or 4 days with 8‑hour shifts, 1 in 5 weekends (Saturday and Sunday) with TOIL for weekends worked. There is no out‑of‑hours work as we have a dedicated night team who cover this.

Bank holidays are on a rota basis.

• General nursing duties across four surgeries.
• Assist with anaesthesia, radiology and ultrasonography.
• Provide hospital inpatient care in a 24‑hour emergency setting.

We will consider newly qualified RVNs. Applicants should be proactive, have a good sense of humour, and be eager to support professional development.

• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family‑friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
• Non‑accidental injury support
• £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid CPD leave 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
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees
• Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway with discounts and cashback
• Pension – 5% Employee / 3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care

£0 – £25,250 a year, up to £25,250 DOE.

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