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Registered Veterinary Nurse
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We are seeking an enthusiastic, team-orientated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Kingston Vets on a Full-time basis.
About Us
Kingston Veterinary Group is a long-established group of 2 practices in the heart of Somerset and Dorset. We operate across two locations, offering Small Animal and Farm animal care, all conveniently situated close to each other. Our state-of-the-art facilities enable our clinical team to deliver Veterinary care with a strong focus on maintaining high clinical standards, which we continually strive to develop and enhance.
We have two wonderful, purpose-built practices, located in Yeovil and Sherborne, complete with:
- Dental suite
- Imaging suite
- Separate Cat, Dog, and Isolation facilities
- Laboratory room
- Farm procedure room
- Large Species split waiting room
- Host of offices
- Separate Nurses' office upstairs
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 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.
We currently have both full-time and part-time positions available.
Full-time
- 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a Saturday morning on a 1:4 rota basis.
- There are no Out of Hours requirements.
- The role will be predominantly based at our Yeovil site, with flexibility to work at our Sherborne site when needed.
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Part-time
- 26 hours per week across 3 days, working across both our Yeovil and Sherborne sites.
- Shifts will rotate between 8:30 am and 6:30 pm, with a 1:4 Saturday morning rota.
General Responsibilities
- Assisting our Veterinary Surgeons in theatre and consultations
- Responsibility for inpatient care
- Monitoring anaesthetics
- Assisting with patient admits and discharges
- Carrying out nurse consultations
You Might Be a Great Fit If...
We’re looking for a confident, experienced, 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 organizational skills and the ability to manage workload effectively
- A proactive approach to learning, reflection, and continuous improvement
How We’ll Support You
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 our 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 teams
- A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement
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What We Offer Our Team
- 6.6 weeks' annual leave
- Additional annual leave for your birthday, which will be added to your holiday allowance
- Increasing annual leave accrued through length of service
- 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
- RCVS and VDS fees covered
- Pension scheme
- Discounted veterinary care
- Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you, including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts and cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives, and access to world-class learning resources.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity, and community to help you grow.
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