Responsibilities
* Managing the ops diary
* Taking radiographs
* Monitoring anaesthetics
* Caring for inpatients
* Providing clinical advice to clients
* Supporting the vet and reception teams
* Running nurse clinics
We actively encourage and support individual interests and development areas, giving you the opportunity to shape your nursing role and expand your skills.
Qualifications
* RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse
* Confident with anaesthesia, inpatient care, and client communication
* Team-focused with a proactive, caring approach
* Organised and reliable with strong attention to detail
Work Arrangements
* Full‑time: 5 x 8‑hour shifts per week (40 hours)
* No out‑of‑hours duties required
* 1 in 5 weekends, compensated with TOIL
* 3 early finishes at 4pm each week
* Part‑time applicants also welcome
About the Practice
Cogges Veterinary Surgery is a well‑established, single‑site small animal practice that's been part of the Witney community since 1993. We joined IVC Evidensia in 2019 and continue to provide excellent standards of care in a friendly, welcoming environment. We are fully equipped with digital and dental X‑ray, ultrasound, and in‑house Idexx laboratory machines to support a wide range of clinical work. Our loyal client base has been built over decades, and we're proud of the lasting relationships we've developed with them. Witney is a thriving market town surrounded by beautiful countryside, with great links to Oxford and London – ideal for those who want a great work‑life balance and quality of life.
Benefits
* Competitive salary up to £33,000 DOE
* 6.6 weeks annual leave
* Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
* Birthday as a paid day off
* Wellbeing – enhanced family‑friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay
* Private Medical Insurance
* Cycle to work scheme
* Gym membership discounts
* Non‑accidental injury support
* £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid pro‑rata
* Certificate support
* Learning and development opportunities via IVC Evidensia Academy
* Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopedia provider
* All Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
* Infection Prevention and Control Programme
* Quality Improvement Programme
* VDS cover
* RCVS fees
* Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway with discounts and cashback at 100s of retailers
* Pension – 5% Employee / 3% Employer
* Discounted staff pet care
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