Registered Veterinary Nurse - part-time

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic, team-oriented Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Axe Valley Vets on a part-time basis.

Join Axe Valley Vets, a well-equipped and progressive veterinary group with a friendly, supportive team. We offer a wide range of diagnostic and clinical facilities, including endoscopy, ultrasonography, digital radiography (including dental), and an in-house laboratory.

Located in rural Somerset, our practices are surrounded by beautiful countryside, with scenic walks in Blackford and easy access to the coast at Weston.

Our team currently includes 9 Veterinary Surgeons (with certificate holders in medicine and surgery), 8 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 3 Student Veterinary Nurses, 2 Animal Nursing Assistants, and 18 dedicated support staff.

IVC Evidensia is the UK and Europe's leading veterinary care group, made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals, united by a shared purpose of happier animals, happier owners.

At IVC Evidensia, we believe careers should be built without limits. Our people are supported to make more clinical impact, access more career opportunities, and play an active role in their local and professional communities. Through investment in learning, innovation, and wellbeing, we create environments where our teams can grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment at every stage of their career.

How You'll Make a DifferenceAs 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.

The role will involve working across multiple sites, 32 hours a week, but we can be flexible for the right candidate. Shifts are 8 hours per day, 4 days per week, ranging from 7 am to 7 pm with a 1-hour unpaid lunch break. We offer an attractive weekend rota; 1 in 9 at our Blackford branch; 8:30 am-1 pm Saturday and 8:30 am-10:30 am on Sunday, both days include being on call until 7 pm. Weekend shifts are paid on top of the normal salary. Well-behaved dogs are welcome to come to work, too.

General responsibilities include

Nurse clinics

Anaesthetics

Inpatient care

Laboratory work

You Might Be a Great Fit If

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

How We'll Support You

A varied and rewarding nursing role within a supportive primary care environment

Clear career pathways with progression opportunities into Senior Nurse, Referral, or leadership roles as well as clinical supervisors, mentors and certificate holders.

Ongoing learning and development supported by experienced colleagues and practice teams

A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team

6.6 weeks' annual leave plus your birthday off

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 24hrs paid leave

Certificate support

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/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers

Up to £25,600 DOE

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Wedmore

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

15-05-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English