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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
£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
VDS cover RCVS fees
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Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal
Vale Vets, Portishead, Portishead, South West
Discipline: Small Animal
Full Time
Up to £35,000 pa DOE
We are a progressive, friendly, and well‑established veterinary hospital committed to delivering exceptional patient care and outstanding client service. Our team is supportive, collaborative, and passionate about what we do.
We’re looking for a confident, compassionate Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team on a maternity cover contract and help maintain our high standards during this period. You’ll be part of a supportive practice where nurses are encouraged to use their full skillset across theatre, inpatient care, consulting, and client communication. This is a hands‑on clinical role with plenty of scope to develop your interests.
About us
Our small-animal Veterinary Hospital is situated in the town of Portishead and we have been in the heart of the community for over 25 years. Portishead is in North Somerset on the Severn Estuary, less than 10 miles west of Bristol.
We are Portishead’s only veterinary hospital with a team of vets and qualified nurses who are available 24/7 with round the clock on-site care. We have a certificate holder in ECC and we have vets at various stages of certificates in medicine, exotics and surgery. We offer a high standard of patient care in a clean and professional working environment, and we are proud to have consistently achieved Tier 3 Hospital Status.
We are well equipped with various diagnostic and clinical tools, including laparoscopy, endoscopy, ultrasonography, digital radiography (including dental radiography), in-house laboratory, multi-parameter monitoring equipment, and much more!
What we are looking for
- RCVS‑registered Veterinary Nurse (or soon‑to‑qualify student nurse).
- Confident in anaesthesia, inpatient care, and client communication.
- A team player with a positive, proactive approach.
- Ability to stay calm and organised in a busy clinical environment.
- Genuine passion for patient welfare and client support.
Key responsibilities
- Deliver high‑quality inpatient care, monitoring and supporting patients throughout their stay.
- Assist with anaesthesia, surgical nursing, and theatre preparation.
- Carry out nurse clinics, including post‑operative checks, weight management, preventative healthcare, and general advice.
- Perform diagnostic tasks such as blood sampling, laboratory work, and radiography (if qualified).
- Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure excellent communication with clients.
- Support infection control, stock management, and smooth day‑to‑day practice operations.
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
Wellbeing
Development
Professional Memberships
Colleague Benefits
Vale Vets, Portishead
Vale Vet Animal Hospital, 1 Beach Road West, Portishead, BS20 7HR, United Kingdom
Animals treated
Dogs, cats & small pets
Exotic Friendly
Rabbit 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 Lovell Varcoe from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.