We are seeking an enthusiastic, team-oriented Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Axe Valley Vets on a part-time basis.

Join Axe Valley Vets, a well-equipped and progressive veterinary group with a friendly, supportive team. We offer a wide range of diagnostic and clinical facilities, including endoscopy, ultrasonography, digital radiography (including dental), and an in-house laboratory.

Located in rural Somerset, our practices are surrounded by beautiful countryside, with scenic walks in Blackford and easy access to the coast at Weston.

Our team currently includes 9 Veterinary Surgeons (with certificate holders in medicine and surgery), 8 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 3 Student Veterinary Nurses, 2 Animal Nursing Assistants, and 18 dedicated support staff.

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. 

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. 

The role will involve working across multiple sites, 32 hours a week, but we can be flexible for the right candidate. Shifts are 8 hours per day, 4 days per week, ranging from 7 am to 7 pm with a 1-hour unpaid lunch break. We offer an attractive weekend rota; 1 in 9 at our Blackford branch; 8:30 am-1 pm Saturday and 8:30 am-10:30 am on Sunday, both days include being on call until 7 pm. Weekend shifts are paid on top of the normal salary. Well-behaved dogs are welcome to come to work, too.

 

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:

A varied and rewarding nursing role within a supportive primary care environment

Graduate: Join a dedicated Nurse Graduate Programme designed to build your clinical confidence and support your first steps in practice

Experienced: Develop your specific nursing passions through out subject-specific learning pathways in our dedicated Nurse Academy

Clear career development with progression opportunities into Senior Nurse, Referral, leadership roles, clinical supervisor routes, mentoring and certificate pathways

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

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.