Registered Veterinary Nurse
Swadlincote Veterinary Centre, Swadlincote
Up to £25,000 DOE
Part-time, 30 hours per week

Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8:00am – 6:30pm
1 in 3 Saturdays 8:30am – 5:00pm
No out-of-hours work
Optional 4-day working pattern may be considered

 

Swadlincote Veterinary Centre is a well-established first opinion practice known for its friendly, supportive team and strong focus on patient welfare and wellbeing. Our experienced nursing team works closely with our veterinary surgeons to deliver high-quality care in a welcoming and collaborative environment.

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 Registered Veterinary Nurse, you will be an integral member of the clinical team, supporting both consulting and surgical cases while delivering excellent patient care and client service.

You’ll collaborate with veterinary surgeons and the wider practice team to maintain high clinical standards while ensuring patients receive attentive, compassionate care throughout their treatment.

Deliver nursing care across both consulting and surgical cases

Support anaesthesia monitoring, inpatient care and theatre procedures

Assist with nurse consultations and preventative healthcare advice

Work collaboratively with the clinical team to maintain high standards of patient care

Work a rota of 30 hours across 3 days, with a 1 in 3 Saturday rotation and no out-of-hours requirements

 

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 supportive team and delivering high standards of care. You’ll bring:

Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS

Experience working in clinical practice, with confidence in medical and surgical nursing

Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues

Good organisational skills and the ability to manage workload effectively

A proactive approach to learning, reflection, and continuous improvement

 

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 varied and rewarding nursing role within a supportive primary care environment

Clear career pathways with progression opportunities into Senior Nurse, Referral, or leadership roles as well as clinical supervisors, mentors and certificate holders

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

Work-Life Balance

6.6 weeks’ annual leave

Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service

Birthday leave

 

Wellbeing

Enhanced family-friendly policies including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee wellbeing initiatives including discounted gym membership

Non-accidental injury support

 

Development

£550 CPD allowance per annum, with 24 hours paid CPD leave (pro rata)

Certificate support and access to IVC Evidensia Academy learning opportunities

Vetlexicon access and research funding opportunities for Vets & Nurses

Infection Prevention and Control Programme

Quality Improvement Programme

 

Professional Memberships

VDS cover

RCVS fees

 

Additional

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Pension scheme

Discounted staff pet care