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Registered Veterinary Nurse
Registered Veterinary Nurse – Zetland Vets (Patchway & Filton)
About the Role
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 Zetland Vets on a full-time basis.
We’re looking for a confident and motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse who enjoys working as part of a team and delivering high standards of patient care while supporting excellent client experiences. This is a great opportunity for an RVN who enjoys building strong client relationships, working closely with a sole-charge vet, and taking an active role in the day-to-day running of two branches.
Practice Highlights
- Opportunity to work across two intimate practice sites with varied caseloads
- Access to fantastic facilities, including our Catalyst biochemistry analyser and haematology equipment at the Filton site
- Small, close-knit team of like-minded people
How You’ll Make a Difference
As a Registered Veterinary Nurse, you will be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering high-quality nursing care to patients while ensuring 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 and upholding clinical standards
- Supporting the ongoing development of patient care within the practice
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Working Pattern
- 40 hours per week across either 4 or 5 days (hours 8 am – 6 pm)
- Location split: Mondays and Wednesdays at Patchway (consults only); Tuesdays and Fridays at Filton (covering ops)
- 8 Saturdays per year (8:30 am – 5 pm; 30-minute unpaid lunch period)
General Responsibilities
- Sole charge of nursing duties across both sites
- Performing critical tasks such as:
- Pet health checks
- Post-operative patient assessments
- Second vaccines
- Anal gland treatments
- Nail clipping
- Wellness consultations
- Quality control and machine operation
- Practice upkeep, including:
- Ensuring cleaning schedules are strictly followed
- Date checking of appointments
- General administration to maintain branch standards
Candidate Requirements
Ideal for… We’re seeking a confident and motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse with:
- Full RCVS registration as a Veterinary Nurse
- Clinical practice experience with growing confidence in medical and surgical nursing
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues
- Organisational skills and effective workload management
- Proactive approach to learning, reflection, and continuous professional development
- Previous experience working on sole charge
- Ability to travel between sites
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Support & Growth
At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing:
- Varied and rewarding role within a supportive primary care environment
- Clear career pathways, including progression into:
- Senior Nurse roles
- Referral nursing
- Leadership positions
- Clinical supervisor roles
- Mentoring opportunities
- Certificate pathways (e.g., Soft Tissue, Veterinary Nursing Certificates)
- Ongoing training supported by:
- Experienced colleagues
- Practice-specific resources
- Values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement
What We Offer Our Team
Our competitive benefits package includes:
- 6.6 weeks’ annual leave (increasing with tenure)
- Family-friendly policies, covering:
- Maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, and surrogacy pay
- Private Medical Insurance
- Employee wellbeing initiative features:
- Comprehensive Healthcare Cash Plan
- Cycle to Work scheme
- £550 annual CPD allowance + 24hrs paid leave
- RCVS and VDS fees covered
- Pension scheme
- Discounted veterinary care
- Voluntary benefits, including:
- Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme
- Access to hundreds of provider discounts and cashback offers
Differential Salary: £31,000 per annum (DOE)
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