Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal Registered Veterinary Nurse, Practice Nurse The Oak Veterinary Group, Haverfordwest

Up to £32,344 DOE

Welcome Bonus £1,000 plus Relocation Allowance up to £2,000

Full-time 37.5 hours per week, flexible options considered

Join a supportive team in beautiful Pembrokeshire

We are looking for a fun, hardworking, dedicated and caring Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our established nursing team from April 2026 onwards. This role is primarily based at our Haverfordwest practice, with some working at our Fishguard and St David's branches.

You will be led by our Head Nurse and supported by an experienced, collaborative nursing team within a friendly, community-focused practice.

This is a varied and hands on nursing role where you will be fully utilised and encouraged to develop your skills across all areas of practice nursing.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Nursing care of hospitalised in patients and day patients
• Monitoring anaesthesia, Schedule 3 experience advantageous
• Supporting veterinary surgeons during surgery and procedures
• Assisting vets within consultations as required
• Running nurse clinics and wellness screenings, including weight management, senior advice, dietary advice and puppy and kitten clinics
• Carrying out procedures such as nail clipping, anal gland expression and dental checks
• Administering medications and vaccinations under veterinary direction
• Using and maintaining anaesthetic and monitoring equipment
• Laboratory work including Idexx machines and microscopy
• Stock control, infection control and equipment maintenance
• Overseeing and supporting our three student nurses, Clinical Coach experience desirable
• Assisting with house visits where required
• Supporting practice marketing initiatives
• Adhering to health and safety procedures and assisting with waste management and drug disposal

This role also offers the opportunity to contribute to budgeting processes, equipment maintenance planning and day to day problem solving alongside the Head Nurse.

Rota patterns that work for you

We care about work life balance and do our best to ensure your needs are met.

The standard pattern is 37.5 hours across five days between 8.00am and 7.00pm on a shared rota basis within the nursing team, plus Saturdays on a shared rota covered equally.

We provide alternative Out of Hours services, though we may continue in patient care on a case by case basis to support our veterinary team.

Flexible working is encouraged and job share applications will be considered depending on business needs.

About our practice

We are based in beautiful Pembrokeshire, surrounded by stunning coastline and countryside.

Our main Haverfordwest practice is due to undergo a property redevelopment programme during 2026 and offers:

• Surgery and dentistry
• Internal laboratory
• Radiography

Our Fishguard branch offers surgical and laboratory facilities, alongside hydrotherapy and physiotherapy services delivered by our full-time Rehab Co ordinator. Clients also benefit from access to an aquatic treadmill for hydrotherapy. We provide laser and acupuncture services across sites.

We are proud to have an Advanced Practitioner in Small Animal Surgery within the team, allowing us to carry out orthopaedic and complex soft tissue procedures in house.

Join an enthusiastic and experienced team

Our blended team includes:

Head Vet

Seven Veterinary Surgeons

Head Nurse

Four Registered Veterinary Nurses

Three Student Nurses

Two Animal Care Assistants

Director of Practice

Reception Co ordinator and Client Care Team

We value collaboration and enjoy regular social events, Christmas celebrations and optional gatherings throughout the year.

Because our employees matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from

Work life balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Your birthday as a paid day off
• Enhanced family friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership
• Non accidental injury support

Development

• £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid 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 Professional Memberships
  • VDS cover
  • RCVS fees
  Additional
  • Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers
  • Pension - 5% Employee/3% Employer
  • Discounted staff pet care
  The Oak Veterinary Group, Haverfordwest

  Prendergast Place Farm, Well Lane, Haverfordwest, SA61 2PL, United Kingdom

  At IVC Evidensia we are a 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.

  Any questions before applying?

  Speak to Elliott Burgin from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.