Registered Veterinary Nurse
Wendover Heights Vets - Halton, Aylesbury, East of England
Discipline: Small Animal
Up to £31,850 DOE
At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, team-orientated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Wendover Heights Vets.
Located in the beautiful market town of Wendover, on the edge of the Chiltern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, our practice has been providing high-quality veterinary care for over 40 years. Set within a two-acre site, we have a spacious main hospital, a standalone cat clinic and a separate equine facility. This role will focus exclusively on our small animal team.
We’re a busy, friendly team of 48, including 12 FTE vets and 12 FTE nurses, alongside our dedicated reception and administrative teams. Our facilities include a large, well-equipped clinical space, hydrotherapy and physiotherapy services, and a dedicated cat clinic. We pride ourselves on creating a welcoming and supportive working environment, even providing lunch for the team every day!
You’ll enjoy a varied role, rotating across theatre, kennels, front of house and prescriptions, as well as supporting our vets during consultations. This is a great opportunity to develop your skills across different areas of the practice while working alongside an experienced and supportive team.
How You’ll Make a Difference
As a Registered Veterinary Nurse, you will be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering high-quality nursing care to patients while supporting excellent client experiences.
You’ll work collaboratively with veterinary surgeons and the wider practice team, taking responsibility for the nursing care of a range of first opinion cases, contributing to clinical standards, and supporting the ongoing development of patient care within the practice.
Working Pattern
The role will primarily be based at our main surgery in Halton, working between 7:00 am and 7:30 pm, with occasional flexibility required to provide sickness and annual leave cover at our other site.
You’ll also participate in an out-of-hours rota, covering shifts from 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm, with the possibility of occasional overnight sleeping shifts. Overnight shifts are paid, including those falling on weekdays and weekends, while weekend working is compensated with time off in lieu (TOIL).
General Responsibilities
You Might Be a Great Fit If...
We’re looking for a confident and motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse who enjoys working as part of a team and delivering high standards of care. You’ll bring:
How We’ll Support You
At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:
What We Offer Our Team
We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.
Wendover Heights Vets - Halton
1 Tring Road, Halton, Aylesbury, HP22 5PN, United Kingdom
Animals treated
Dogs, cats & small pets
Exotic Friendly
Rabbit Friendly
Chicken Friendly
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 Amy Padgett from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.