Registered Veterinary Nurse - FTC

We are seeking an enthusiastic, team-oriented Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Dragon Vets on a 15-month fixed-term, full-time basis.

Dragon Vets is a well-established and busy small animal practice based in the heart of Cheltenham, operating from a central hospital alongside four satellite branches. With decades of history and a large, loyal client base, we offer a varied and interesting caseload, supported by modern facilities and advanced equipment including CT, digital radiography, endoscopy, and high-end Doppler ultrasonography.

Our experienced and collaborative team includes 20 Veterinary Surgeons, with certificate holders in small animal surgery, cardiology, and medicine, alongside a strong nursing team of 15 RVNs and 4 Student Nurses. This allows us to manage a wide range of complex cases in-house, offering an excellent environment for learning and development.

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.

This is a varied role where you will work across all five branches, supporting both medical and surgical patients. You will be involved in perioperative care, anaesthesia, inpatient nursing, nurse consultations, and supporting patients throughout their journey from admission to discharge.

This is a fixed-term role working 37.25 hours per week on a rota basis, with shifts between 8:00am and 7:00pm. There is a 1 in 4 Saturday morning rota (8:00am-1:00pm).

General responsibilities include:

• Deliver high standards of nursing care across a varied and complex caseload
• Support surgical procedures, including anaesthesia monitoring and perioperative care
• Provide excellent inpatient care and support patient recovery
• Run nurse consultations and deliver outstanding client care

You Might Be a Great Fit If

We're looking for a confident 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 organisational skills and the ability to manage workload effectively
• A proactive approach to learning, reflection, and continuous improvement

How We'll Support You

At IVC Evidensia, 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
• 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 24 hrs paid leave
• Certificate support
• RCVS and VDS fees covered
• 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

Dragon Vets, Prestbury Park

At IVC Evidensia we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.