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Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Castle Vets Pet Healthcare Centre, Reading, Reading, South East

Discipline: Small Animal

Full Time, Part Time, Flexible

Up to £32,000 DOE

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Calling All Amazing RVNs! Join Castle Vets in Reading 

Reading, South East | Up to £32,000 DOE | Up to £1,000 Welcome Bonus | Flexible Hours & No OOH 


Looking for a modern, advanced small animal hospital with a huge focus on patient care and team development? At Castle Vets, we blend over 100 years of history with cutting-edge facilities, innovation, and ideas driven by our talented team. 

Why You’ll Love Us 


  • Top-Notch Care: Separate cat, dog, and exotic wards, Gold Cat Friendly, Silver Rabbit Friendly, and fear-free trained vets. From routine check-ups to spinal surgeries, you’ll tackle a varied caseload. 
  • Advanced Facilities: CT scans, a dental suite with x-ray, video endoscopy, certificate holders in Ophthalmology and imaging and weekly visits from an ECVS specialist in soft tissue and orthopedics. 
  • Hands-On Nursing: Rotated nursing roles mean you’ll focus on what you love—whether it’s kennels, theatre, or nurse-led clinics. Get involved with triaging, imaging, and Schedule 3 tasks like minor ops, stitch-ups, and scale & polish. 
  • Collaborative Team: Work alongside 12 RVNs, 8 vets (with certificates in imaging and ophthalmology), and a supportive group of nursing assistants. 
  • Flex Appeal: Swap-friendly rota for work-life balance with no nights or bank holidays. Flexible patterns, including part-time options, and a fixed rota for easy planning. Your birthday off as a bonus!  

  • Who We’re Looking For 


    A proactive RVN who thrives on patient care and innovation. You’ll love using your skills in a supportive environment with endless opportunities for growth. 

    What’s Next? 


    Ready to make a difference? Step into our state-of-the-art practice, grow your career, and have some fun along the way. 

    Because our people 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, inclusive of bank holidays
  • Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

  • Wellbeing

  • 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 

  • 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

  • Colleague Benefits

  • 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
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    Castle Vets Pet Healthcare Centre, Reading

    1 Tilehurst Road, Reading, RG1 7TW, United Kingdom

    Animals treated

    Small animals

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    Any questions before applying?

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

    Talent Partner

    Bartosz Piasecki

    bartosz.piasecki@ivcevidensia.com