Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal
Are you a caring, enthusiastic RVN who loves all aspects of veterinary nursing? Looking to be part of a supportive team where your skills are genuinely valued and used to their full potential? Chestnut Vets might be the perfect place for you!
About Chestnut Vets
We are a well-respected, busy small animal practice, proudly offering a varied caseload—from preventative healthcare to advanced medical investigations and surgical procedures. Our purpose-built, single-site clinic is fully equipped with:
* Digital diagnostic imaging
* Ultrasound & endoscopy
* In-house laboratory
* K-laser therapy
* Laparoscopic equipment
* Dedicated dog and cat wards
At Chestnut Vets, we’re proud to be RCVS accredited and a Veterinary Nurse Training Practice, with a strong focus on patient care and continuous professional development. You'll be joining a friendly and experienced team of 5 full-time and 5 part-time vets, 7 RVNs and 2 student nurses along with an outstanding reception team.
Your New Role
As an RVN here, you’ll be actively involved in all areas of nursing—from patient care, dentistry and radiography to lab work, theatre, and our ever-popular nurse clinics. We foster a positive, team-focused environment where nurses are encouraged to grow and take pride in the care they provide.
What we’re looking for
A confident and compassionate RVN who works well in a team, communicates effectively with clients and colleagues, and enjoys the diversity of general practice.
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
* Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
* Private Medical Insurance
* Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
* Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
* Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing
Development
* £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid CPD leave
* 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
* Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
* Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
* Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
* Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
* Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice
Chestnut Vets - Ware
1 Hoe Lane, Ware, Ware, SG12 9LS, 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.
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