Registered Veterinary Nurse (Part-Time)
Bradley Stoke
Up to £20,125 DOE 
Part-time, 23 hours per week
3 days per week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) with on-call rota 1:5 weekends and one night a week

Join a leading referral practice in North Bristol

Rowe Referrals is a long-established multidisciplinary veterinary hospital providing exceptional care across soft tissue surgery, orthopaedics, ophthalmology, neurology, cardiology, oncology, dentistry, behaviour, and radioactive iodine therapy. Our hospital operates 24/7, with advanced facilities including MRI, CT, ultrasonography, scopes, an on-site laboratory, and a highly skilled nursing and support team.

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Registered Veterinary Nurse at Rowe Referrals, you will be an integral part of our referral team, contributing to high-quality patient care and supporting excellent client experiences. You will rotate through theatre, anaesthesia, and ward shifts, gaining exposure across a wide range of disciplines.

• Deliver nursing care to patients across multiple referral disciplines

• Assist in theatre, anaesthesia, and inpatient care, ensuring high clinical standards

• Support clients with compassionate communication and guidance

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of patient care and clinical practices

• Participate in on-call rota (1 night/week + 1 weekend in 5) with overtime remuneration

• Work collaboratively with a dedicated team of nurses, support staff, and clinicians

You Might Be a Great Fit If…

We are seeking a confident, motivated, and team-oriented Registered Veterinary Nurse who is passionate about referral care. You’ll bring:

• RCVS registration as a Veterinary Nurse

• Experience in referral or hospital nursing (desirable)

• Strong clinical skills and commitment to high standards of patient care

• Excellent communication skills for client and colleague interactions

• A proactive and flexible approach to learning and professional development

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 leading referral practice

• Clear career pathways and progression opportunities into senior or specialist nursing roles

• 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

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

Development

• £550 CPD allowance per annum

• 24hrs paid CPD leave

• Certificate support

• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy

• Access to Vetlexicon

• Research funding opportunities for Vets & Nurses

Professional Memberships

• VDS cover

• RCVS fees

Additional

• Pension scheme

• Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme

• Voluntary benefits platform

• Discounted staff pet care and access to hundreds of retailers