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Senior Veterinary Nurse

Mansion Hill Veterinary Practice, Middleton Cheney, Banbury, South East

Discipline: Small Animal

Full Time

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We are seeking a confident, knowledgeable Senior Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Mansion Hill Vets on a full-time basis. Part-time applicants will also be considered. 

Mansion Hill Vets is a small, friendly, and supportive practice with a strong focus on delivering exceptional patient and client care. Our close-knit team works collaboratively to create a positive working environment where everyone is valued and supported in their role.

We are proud to offer a varied and interesting caseload within a busy hospital setting, providing excellent opportunities for nurses to develop their clinical skills across a range of areas. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced nurse looking to step into or further develop within a senior position.

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 Senior Veterinary Nurse, you will play a key role in delivering high standards of nursing care while supporting and developing colleagues within the practice. 
 
You’ll work collaboratively with veterinary surgeons and the wider practice team to support excellent patient and client care. You'll also act as a source of guidance for the nursing team, and contribute to maintaining and improving clinical standards, workflows and patient outcomes. 

This is a dynamic and varied role where you will be involved in all aspects of nursing, including theatre work, anaesthesia, radiography, assisting in surgery, nurse consultations, inpatient care, emergency response, and critical care nursing. You will play an important role in maintaining high clinical standards and supporting the wider nursing team.

This role is based on 38 hours per week over 4 days, with shifts between 8:15am and 6:15pm, and a 1 in 4 Saturday morning rota (8:00am–12:00pm). There are no out-of-hours or bank holiday requirements.

 
General responsibilities include:
 
  • Deliver high standards of nursing care across a varied caseload 
  • Support surgical procedures, including anaesthesia monitoring and theatre nursing 
  • Provide excellent inpatient and critical care nursing 
  • Support nurse consultations and contribute to client education and preventative care 
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    You Might Be a Great Fit If... 

     
     
    You are an experienced and confident Registered Veterinary Nurse who enjoys supporting others and leading by example. you'll bring:
     
  • Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS 
  • Significant experience in clinical practice with strong medical and surgical nursing skills
  • Experience and aptitude for supporting, mentoring or informally coaching colleagues 
  • Strong communication and organisational skills
  • A proactive approach to quality improvement, learning and professional development
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    How We’ll Support You 

     
    At IVC Evidensia, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from: 
     
  • A senior nursing role with opportunities to influence clinical standards and ways of working
  • Clear career pathways with progression opportunities into leadership 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 
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    What We Offer Our Team

     
  • 6.6 weeks' annual leave plus your birthday off
  • Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
  • Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Employee wellbeing initiatives including - Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme 
  • £550 CPD allowance plus 24hrs paid leave
  • Certificate support
  • RCVS and VDS fees covered
  • Pension scheme
  • Discounted veterinary care
  • Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you - including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers 
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    Mansion Hill Veterinary Practice, Middleton Cheney

    133 Main Road, Middleton Cheney, Banbury, OX17 2PP, United Kingdom

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    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.

    Talent Partner

    Elliott Burgin

    elliott.burgin@ivcevidensia.com