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Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Deane Vets, Taunton, Taunton, South West

Discipline: Small Animal

Full Time

Salary of up to £30,000 pa DOE

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Deane Vets are looking for a friendly and motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our supportive and experienced team of 7 RVN's on a 12-month fixed-term contract Maternity cover with the potential to extend.

Who we are


We’re a busy, thriving, well-loved small animal practice with a loyal client base, a friendly supportive and experienced team with passion for delivering high-quality, compassionate care.

Here at Deane Vets we really value the contribution our Nurses make and actively encourage them to use their skills to the fullest potential.

Working hours/rota


This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week. Shifts are nine hours long, including a one-hour unpaid lunch break, and fall between 8:00am and 7:00pm. There is no weekday out-of-hours requirement.

Weekend duty cover is required, with daytime weekend shifts on Saturday and Sunday from 8:00am to 7:00pm on a 1-in-8 rota, and time off in lieu (TOIL) is given as a paid day the following week. Additionally, the role requires working every other Saturday from 8:00am to 1:00pm, with TOIL provided in the week before.

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 pro rata
  • Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
  • Your birthday as a paid day off

  • 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

  • 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.
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    Deane Vets, Taunton

    Wellington New Road, Taunton, Taunton, TA1 5LU, United Kingdom

    Animals treated

    Dogs, cats & small pets

    Rabbit Friendly

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

    Talent Partner

    Lovell Varcoe

    lovell.varcoe@ivcevidensia.com