Registered Veterinary Nurse – Full or Part-Time
Shaw Veterinary Centre, Swindon
Salary up to £31,000 DOE
Full-time (40 hours) or part-time (30 hours) considered
3–4 days per week including a share of weekends

Join a supportive team where your nursing skills are truly valued

Shaw Veterinary Centre is a friendly, first-opinion small animal practice caring for the pets of Swindon. Our clinic is equipped with modern facilities including digital x-ray, dental x-ray, ultrasound, and a fully equipped theatre. You’ll be part of a welcoming and collaborative team that values professional development, patient welfare, and high clinical standards.

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.

 

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Registered Veterinary Nurse at Shaw Veterinary Centre, you will be a key member of our clinical team, delivering high-quality care across medical and surgical nursing, inpatient care, and consultations. You’ll be supported to develop and apply your full skillset, including fear-free approaches, while contributing to the ongoing improvement of patient care.

• Provide nursing care across a range of medical and surgical cases

• Support consultations and procedures, assisting veterinary surgeons and colleagues

• Deliver compassionate, high-quality care to inpatients and surgical patients

• Contribute to patient care planning and the development of clinical standards

• Collaborate with the nursing and support team to ensure continuity and excellence of care

 

You Might Be a Great Fit If…

We’re looking for a confident, motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse who thrives in a collaborative, supportive practice. You’ll bring:

• RCVS registration as a Veterinary Nurse

• 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 IVC Evidensia, we’re committed to supporting your growth and wellbeing:

• 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, supported by 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