Registered Veterinary Nurse
Swadlincote Veterinary Centre, Swadlincote
Up to £25,000 DOE
Part-time, 30 hours per week
Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8:00am – 6:30pm
1 in 3 Saturdays 8:30am – 5:00pm
No out-of-hours work
Optional 4-day working pattern may be considered
Swadlincote Veterinary Centre is a well-established first opinion practice known for its friendly, supportive team and strong focus on patient welfare and wellbeing. Our experienced nursing team works closely with our veterinary surgeons to deliver high-quality care in a welcoming and collaborative environment.
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, supporting both consulting and surgical cases while delivering excellent patient care and client service.
You’ll collaborate with veterinary surgeons and the wider practice team to maintain high clinical standards while ensuring patients receive attentive, compassionate care throughout their treatment.
Deliver nursing care across both consulting and surgical cases
Support anaesthesia monitoring, inpatient care and theatre procedures
Assist with nurse consultations and preventative healthcare advice
Work collaboratively with the clinical team to maintain high standards of patient care
Work a rota of 30 hours across 3 days, with a 1 in 3 Saturday rotation and no out-of-hours requirements
We’re looking for a confident and motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse who enjoys working as part of a supportive team and delivering high standards of care. You’ll bring:
Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS
Experience working in clinical practice, with 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
At IVC Evidensia, 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
Clear career pathways with progression opportunities into Senior Nurse, Referral, or leadership roles as well as clinical supervisors, mentors and certificate holders
Ongoing learning and development supported by experienced colleagues and practice teams
A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement
Work-Life Balance
6.6 weeks’ annual leave
Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
Birthday leave
Wellbeing
Enhanced family-friendly policies including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
Private Medical Insurance
Cycle to Work scheme
Employee wellbeing initiatives including discounted gym membership
Non-accidental injury support
Development
£550 CPD allowance per annum, with 24 hours paid CPD leave (pro rata)
Certificate support and access to IVC Evidensia Academy learning opportunities
Vetlexicon access and research funding opportunities for Vets & Nurses
Infection Prevention and Control Programme
Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
VDS cover
RCVS fees
Additional
Pawsome Benefits – discounts and cashback at hundreds of retailers
Pension scheme
Discounted staff pet care
Unit 1, The Pipeworks Retail Park, Swadlincote, DE11 9FQ, 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.
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.