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Friendly, welcoming and experienced team
Wombourne is a 2-vet practice with x-ray, ultrasound and laboratory facilities
Gornal is a busy 1-vet practice with vet and nurse clinics, routine procedures and laboratory facilities
Varied first opinion caseload across two supportive branch settings
Encouragement and support to carry out Schedule 3 procedures
40 hours per week
4-day working week, 8:15am to 7:15pm, with a 1-hour lunch break set day off on a Tuesday
1 in 4 Saturday mornings at our Wombourne site, 8:30am to 12:30pm Time back in the week is given for Saturdays worked
12-month fixed-term contract
Deliver high standards of nursing care across a varied first opinion caseload
Support surgical procedures, including anaesthesia monitoring and theatre nursing
Run nurse clinics and contribute to preventative healthcare and client education
Assist with diagnostics, including laboratory work, x-ray and ultrasound support
Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS
Experience working in clinical practice, with growing confidence in medical and surgical nursing
Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues
Good organisational skills and the ability to manage workload effectively
A proactive approach to learning, reflection, and continuous improvement
A varied and rewarding nursing role within a supportive primary care environment
Graduate: Join a dedicated Nurse Graduate Programme designed to build your clinical confidence and support your first steps in practice
Experienced: Develop your specific nursing passions through out subject-specific learning pathways in our dedicated Nurse Academy
Clear career development with progression opportunities into Senior Nurse, Referral, leadership roles, clinical supervisor routes, mentoring and certificate pathways
Ongoing learning and development supported by experienced colleagues and practice teams
A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement
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
Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay
Private Medical Insurance
Employee wellbeing initiatives including Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme
£550 CPD allowance plus 24hrs paid leave
RCVS and VDS fees covered
Pension scheme
Discounted veterinary care
Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you, including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts and cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
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Registered Veterinary Nurse - 12-month FTC
Island Vets - Wombourne, West Midlands
Discipline: Small Animal
Full Time
Up to £31,000 DOE
At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, team-orientated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Island Veterinary Associates on a full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract.
Island Veterinary Associates is a friendly and welcoming practice with an experienced team working across our Wombourne and Gornal sites. This is a varied role offering the opportunity to support clinical work across both branches, delivering high standards of patient and client care.
Wombourne is the larger of the two sites and operates as a 2-vet practice, with x-ray, ultrasound and laboratory facilities. Gornal is a busy 1-vet practice running vet and nurse clinics alongside routine procedures, and is equipped with laboratory facilities.
Practice Highlights
How You’ll Make a Difference
As a Registered Veterinary Nurse, you will be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering high-quality nursing care to patients while supporting excellent client experiences.
You’ll work collaboratively with veterinary surgeons and the wider practice team, taking responsibility for the nursing care of a range of first opinion cases, contributing to clinical standards, and supporting the ongoing development of patient care within the practice.
Working Pattern
General Responsibilities
You Might Be a Great Fit If...
We’re looking for a confident and motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse who enjoys working as part of a team and delivering high standards of care. You’ll bring:
How We’ll Support You
At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:
What We Offer Our Team
We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.
Island Vets - Wombourne
56 Rookery Road, Wombourne, WV5 0JQ, United Kingdom
Animals treated
Dogs, cats & small pets
Rabbit Friendly
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.