Registered Veterinary Nurse

RVN – Quantock Veterinary Hospital – Bridgwater, Somerset

We are looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our supportive team on a full time (40 hour) basis, although a part-time candidate would be considered.

About Us:

Excellence – Compassion – Lifelong Care

We are a busy Veterinary Hospital located in the heart of Bridgwater, Somerset and have a small branch practice in the beautiful village of Nether Stowey, both dedicated to providing exceptional care to our patients and outstanding service to their owners. Our team is passionate about animal welfare, and we pride ourselves on our friendly, supportive work environment.

We work alongside Somerset Veterinary Emergency Clinic (SVEC) a dedicated Emergency Clinic providing emergency out-of-hours (OOH) services for veterinary practices in the Somerset Region. SVEC provides OOH services to member local veterinary practices for nights and bank holidays and is based in the RCVS-accredited Quantock Veterinary Hospital. As a hospital we see a range of species and a varied caseload ranging from traumas, toxin ingestions, blocked bladders, GDVs, C-sections, and much more! We are also cat friendly and have dedicated branch cat clinics.

Watch our video to learn more about us and our hospital: https://vimeo.com/752514423

What Will I Be Doing?

The successful candidate will split their time between our main hospital in Bridgwater and our branch practice in Nether Stowey. The role will also involve some out-of-hours work, ensuring that our patients always receive the best possible care.

• Assist Vets with surgery and procedures
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed
• Monitor patients and provide post-operative care
• Conduct nursing clinics and provide client education
• Maintain accurate patient records
• Perform diagnostic tests and radiography
• Assist in the training and mentoring of junior staff and students

Rota pattern shifts times 07:30-16:30, 10:00-19:00, 11:00-20:00 Monday to Friday

2:9 weekends with TOIL during the week.

What Are We Looking For?

• Registration with the RCVS
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility to work at both the main hospital and branch practice
• Willingness to participate in out-of-hours work and weekends on a rotational basis
• A genuine passion for animal care and welfare

What Can We Offer You?

• Salary of £28,000 – £33,000 per annum FTE, DOE
• 6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays
• £600.00 CPD Allowance per annum
• Health Cash Plan - wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments - from dentistry to sports massage
• RCVS / VCI Membership paid
• One other membership subscription
• VDS cover
• Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
• Discounted veterinary fees
• Offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment and much more
• Cycle to Work scheme
• CPD/training support
• Company sick pay
• Colleague engagement survey
• Annual pay reviews
• Focus on employee wellbeing
• Career progression opportunities

We are proud members of the VetPartners family. We work hard to be a great place to work and as the newly awarded Employer of the Year, VetPartners offers a supportive, progressive environment where you can thrive.

How Do I Apply?

If you are a dedicated and enthusiastic RVN looking for a rewarding role in a supportive team, we would love to hear from you! Please send your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience to [email protected]

Join us in providing exceptional care to our patients and making a real difference in their lives!