Role: Student Veterinary Nurse Location: Witney, Oxfordshire Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
At Cogges Veterinary Surgery you will be supported and encouraged to develop both your clinical and non‑clinical skills while working towards qualification as a Registered Veterinary Nurse.
As a Student Veterinary Nurse, you will be an integral part of the practice team, supporting patient care under the guidance of veterinary surgeons and registered veterinary nurses. You’ll gain hands‑on experience across a range of nursing duties, while progressing through your training programme and developing confidence in your day‑to‑day practice.
This is a full‑time role working 40 hours per week – covering 8 hour shifts, 5 days a week. Typically 8:00‑4:30 pm 3 days a week and 11:30‑8 pm 2 days a week. Share of weekends once sufficiently trained.
You might be a great fit if…
* A genuine interest in animal care and welfare
* A proactive and reliable approach, with openness to feedback and learning
* Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team
* The ability to manage time effectively while balancing work and study commitments
How we’ll support you
* A recognised training role with structured support towards qualification as a Registered Veterinary Nurse
* Clear career pathways with progression opportunities within primary care, referral, and specialist nursing
* Ongoing learning and development supported by experienced mentors and practice teams
* A collaborative, values‑led culture focused on care, learning, and continuous improvement
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
* Enhanced family‑friendly policies, including maternity/ paternity/ adoption/ shared parental and surrogacy pay
* Healthcare Cash Plan
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
* Pension scheme
* Discounted staff pet care
* Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you
* Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
Up to £26,500 per annum DOE
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analysing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgement. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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