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
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
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
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