We are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Walton Lodge Vets on a full-time basis.

At Walton Lodge, Ware, you’ll be working in a well-equipped, modern practice with access to a wide range of diagnostic and treatment tools, including digital X-ray, colour Doppler ultrasound, digital endoscopy, advanced dental equipment, ECG, and full anaesthetic monitoring systems. You’ll also be part of a collaborative clinical network supported by certificate-holding clinicians based at our Ware Hospital, allowing you to get involved in complex and rewarding cases that support your ongoing development and confidence. You will be joining our dedicated and supportive nursing team, including 2 Student Veterinary Nurses and 1 Registered Veterinary Nurse, with a strong orthopaedic caseload, alongside access to virtual veterinary specialists who support advanced cardiology workups and ultrasound imaging. The practice also provides dedicated inpatient care, ensuring continuity and high standards of treatment.

Founded in 2000 by Helen Lee BVSc, MRCVS and Rodney Pugh, Walton Lodge has developed into a trusted veterinary group with six surgeries across Bengeo, Bishop’s Stortford, Harlow, Hoddesdon, Stevenage, and Ware. We are proud to be RCVS-accredited, maintaining consistently high standards of clinical care across all sites.

IVC Evidensia is the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group, made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals, united by a shared purpose of happier animals, happier owners. 

 

At IVC Evidensia, we believe careers should be built without limits. Our people are supported to make more clinical impact, access more career opportunities, and play an active role in their local and professional communities. Through investment in learning, innovation, and wellbeing, we create environments where our teams can grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment—at every stage of their career. 

 

 

 

 

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. 

 

The shift pattern can be flexible, and we can work around you, typically covering 40 hours a week across either a 4- or 5-day week with an early start/late finish between the hours of 7:30 am – 7:30 pm (inclusive of a 30-minute unpaid lunch). You will work 1:7 weekends at our Ware hospital supporting consults between 9 am and 2 pm, with TOIL.

 

 

 Supporting vets as required across a varied clinical caseload

Involvement in inpatient care and responsibility within the hospital

Setting up for the day, assisting in consults and procedures

Supporting SVNs with clinical learning and development

Assisting with and taking on responsibility for ultrasound and X-ray

Monitoring anaesthetics and assisting in surgery

Providing high-quality care for inpatients

Running nurse consultations and supporting clients directly

Working as part of a team that genuinely values your contribution

 

 

 

 

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: 

 

 

 

 

At IVC Evidensia, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from: 

 

 

 

6.6 weeks' annual leave plus your birthday off

Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service

£550 CPD allowance plus 24hrs paid leave

Certificate support

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/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers