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Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal FTC

Carterton Vets, Carterton, Oxfordshire, South East

Discipline: Small Animal

Full Time, Flexible

Up to £31,000 DOE

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We are looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse for maternity leave cover for a fixed term of 12 months with the possibility to extend further, to join our team here at Carterton Vets. The job role offers a varied caseload of work within a small team of Vets and Nurses. The day-to-day duties include caring for inpatients, surgical nursing, anaesthesia, nursing clinics, reception and much more. 1 in 4 Saturday mornings.

About Us


Carterton Veterinary Surgery is a purpose built small animal first opinion practice which opened its doors to business in 2014. The practice has a large reception with separate dog and cat areas, separate dog and cat wards, large prep room with isolation kennel, imaging room, dental theatre, and surgical theatre. We are a small team who work together to create a good environment for ourselves and our clients. We are located in West Oxfordshire on the edge of the Cotswolds, close to Oxford and within easy reach of London.

Our team consists of 2 FTE Vets, 3.5 FTE Nurses, 1 Student Nurse and one Practice Manager. Two of our Vets are studying towards small animal medicine certificates. 

We are a small, friendly team who get on well both in and out of the practice.

Applicant Requirements


The successful applicant will be an RVN with at least 2 years experience

Because our employees matter


We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from - 

Work-life balance

  • 6.6 weeks annual leave
  • Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

  • Wellbeing

  • Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership
  • Non-accidental injury support

  • Development

  • £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
  • Certificate support
  • Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
  • Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider
  • All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
  • Infection Prevention and Control Programme
  • Quality Improvement Programme

  • Professional Memberships

  • VDS cover
  • RCVS fees

  • Additional

  • Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
  • Pension 5% Employee/3% Employer
  • Discounted staff pet care
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    Carterton Vets, Carterton

    12 Ventura Business Park, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 1AD, United Kingdom

    Animals treated

    Small animals

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    Any questions before applying?

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

    Senior Talent Partner

    Michael Middleton

    michael.middleton@ivcevidensia.com