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Full-time, 40 hours per week, worked over 4 or 5 days Inclusion in the Saturday rota (1 in 9 shifts, 9am–2pm at Ware Hospital, with TOIL) No out-of-hours requirement
Registered Veterinary Nurse with excellent all-round nursing skills Strong passion for animal care and commitment to delivering high-quality patient care Enthusiastic, proactive, and collaborative team member Excellent organisational and communication skills, both with clients and within the team
6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
Private Medical Insurance Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
£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
VDS cover RCVS fees
Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice Apply
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Walton Lodge - Hoddesdon, Hoddesdon, South East
Discipline: Small Animal
Full Time, Flexible
Up to £32,000 DOE
Walton Lodge Veterinary Group, Hoddesdon, is looking for a full-time Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly and supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where your skills are valued and your contribution makes a real difference to patient care.
Role Details
As an RVN at Walton Lodge, you’ll be involved in a wide range of clinical nursing duties including theatre, radiography, ultrasound, patient care, nurse clinics, and assisting with more complex cases when required. You’ll be encouraged to use your skills to their full potential while supporting your colleagues and helping maintain our high standards of patient care.
Work Schedule
About the Practice
Walton Lodge Veterinary Group Ltd was co-founded in 2000 by Helen Lee BVSc, MRCVS and Rodney Pugh, and now comprises six surgeries across Bengeo, Bishop’s Stortford, Harlow, Hoddesdon, Stevenage, and Ware. We are an RCVS-accredited small animal practice with fully equipped laboratories, theatres, radiography, and ultrasound facilities.
Our high-standard equipment includes digital radiography technology, high-speed colour Doppler ultrasound scanners, digital endoscopy, high-powered dental scalers and polishers, and ECG and anaesthetic monitoring equipment. With support from certificate-holding clinicians at Ware Hospital, you’ll have the opportunity to be involved in managing complex cases and expanding your clinical expertise.
What We’re Looking For
Why Join Us?
At Walton Lodge, you’ll join a supportive and welcoming team, with the chance to work across a modern, well-equipped practice network. You’ll be encouraged to develop professionally while maintaining a healthy work-life balance with no out-of-hours responsibilities.
Because Our People Matter
We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our hospital. Investing in our people, premises, and processes is at the heart of what we do. As part of IVC Evidensia, you’ll benefit from:
Work-life balance
Wellbeing
Development
Professional Memberships
Colleague Benefits
Walton Lodge - Hoddesdon
12b Fawkon Walk, Hoddesdon, EN11 8TJ, United Kingdom
Animals treated
Dogs, cats & small pets
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 Elliott Burgin from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.