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Registered Veterinary Nurse

Kingston Vets, Grove Dene, Yeovil, South West

Discipline: Small Animal

Up to £32,000 DOE

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We are seeking an enthusiastic, team-orientated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Kingston Vets on a Full time basis.

Kingston Veterinary Group is a long established group of 2 practices in the heart of Somerset and Dorset. We operate across two locations, offering Small Animal and Farm animal care, all conveniently situated close to each other.  Our state-of-the-art facilities enable our clinical team to deliver Veterinary care with a strong focus on maintaining high clinical standards, which we continually strive to develop and enhance. 

We have two wonderful, purpose built practices, located in Yeovil and Sherborne, complete with Dental suite, Imaging suite, Separate Cat, Dog and Isolation facilities, Laboratory room, Farm procedure room and large Species split waiting room, along with a host of offices and separate Nurses office upstairs. 

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. 

We currently have both full-time and part-time positions available.

Full-time: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a Saturday morning on a 1:4 rota basis. There are no Out of Hours requirements. The role will be predominantly based at our Yeovil site, with flexibility to work at our Sherborne site when needed.

Part-time: 26 hours per week across 3 days, working across both our Yeovil and Sherborne sites. Shifts will rotate between 8:30am and 6:30pm, with a 1:4 Saturday morning rota.

General Responsibilities

Assisting our Veterinary Surgeons in theatre and consultations
Responsibility for inpatient care
Monitoring anaesthetics
Assisting with patient admits and discharges
Carrying out nurse consultations 

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

We’re looking for a confident, experienced and motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse who enjoys working as part of a team and delivering high standards of care. You’ll bring:
 
  • 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

    • 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:
     
  • 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

    • 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
  • 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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    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.
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    Kingston Vets, Grove Dene

    The Forum, Abbey Manor Park, Yeovil, BA21 3TL, United Kingdom

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    Animals treated

    Farm animals

    Dogs, cats & small pets

    Exotic Friendly

    Rabbit Friendly

    Chicken Friendly

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    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 Shan Lewis from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.

    Talent Partner

    Shan Lewis

    shan.lewis@ivcevidensia.com