Taverham Veterinary Practice, Fir Covert Rd [1592]Healthcare

Registered Veterinary Nurse

IvcevidensiaNorwich🇬🇧United Kingdom

Why this role stands out

This is an exceptional opportunity to advance your surgical nursing skills within a leading, expanding veterinary hospital, working with cutting-edge equipment and a supportive team. You'll thrive here if you are a dedicated, team-oriented Registered Veterinary Nurse passionate about delivering exceptional surgical and perioperative care. Apply today to become a vital part of a respected organization focused on animal well-being.

Quick overview

SeniorityMid Senior

Employment typeTaverham Veterinary Practice, Fir Covert Rd [1592]

Work modeOn Site

LocationNorwich, United Kingdom

NursingPatient Care

Job description

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 Taverham Veterinary Hospital on a permanent basis, with a focus on surgical nursing.

Taverham Veterinary Hospital is entering an exciting phase of expansion, offering a fantastic opportunity to join a large, forward-thinking hospital team. Alongside our main hospital, we also operate branch practices at Longwater Lane and Bure Valley, providing a blend of advanced clinical care and strong client continuity.

Our hospital is equipped with excellent facilities including a CT scanner, dental suite, four operating theatres, dedicated cat and dog wards, and isolation facilities. We also offer hydrotherapy, physiotherapy and a veterinary-led cattery, creating a varied and progressive clinical environment.

Practice Highlights

* Growing hospital team with an exciting phase of expansion underway

* Surgical-focused nursing role within a large, forward-thinking hospital environment

* Excellent facilities including four operating theatres, CT scanner and dental suite

* Dedicated cat and dog wards, with isolation facilities

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Surgical 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 closely with veterinary surgeons and the wider nursing team, supporting surgical procedures, anaesthesia, theatre nursing and perioperative patient care. This role is ideal for an RVN who enjoys being involved in surgical cases and wants to continue developing their skills within a busy hospital environment.

Working Pattern

* 38.5 hours per week

* 4-day working week, 3 shifts per week, 9:30am to 8:00pm, 1 shift per week, 9:30am to 7:30pm

* Hours are negotiable and can be discussed at interview stage

* 2 in 8 weekends, made up of 1 short weekend in 4 and 1 long weekend in 4

* 2 bank holidays per year

General Responsibilities

* Support surgical procedures, including anaesthesia monitoring, theatre nursing and patient preparation

* Provide high standards of perioperative and inpatient care

* Prepare theatres, equipment and surgical kits to support smooth clinical workflow

* Monitor patients before, during and after procedures, supporting safe recovery

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:

* Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS

* Experience working in clinical practice, with growing 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 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

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

* 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

* 6.6 weeks' annual leave

* Additional annual leave for your birthday, which will be added to your holiday allowance

* Increasing annual leave accrued through length of service

* Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service

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

* Private Medical Insurance

* Employee wellbeing initiatives including Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme

* £550 CPD allowance plus 24hrs paid leave

* RCVS and VDS fees covered

* Pension scheme

* Discounted veterinary care

* Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you, including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts and cashback with hundreds of participating retailers

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.

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