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 InsuranceEmployee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy payInitiatives focused on employee wellbeing
Development
£550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid CPD leave pro rataCertificate supportLearning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia AcademyAccess to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia providerAll our Vets & Nurses can apply for research fundingInfection Prevention and Control ProgrammeQuality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
VDS coverRCVS 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 criteriaVoluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit youAccess to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailersDiscounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice