via indeed · 3 June 2026 ·3 days ago

Registered Veterinary Nurse

inspiring vet care
Sherborne Part-time
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We are seeking an enthusiastic, team\-orientated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Kingston Vets on a part\-time basis.

Kingston Veterinary Group is a long established group of 2 practices in the heart of Somerset and Dorset. We operate across two locations, offering Small Animal and Farm animal care, all conveniently situated close to each other. Our state\-of\-the\-art facilities enable our clinical team to deliver Veterinary care with a strong focus on maintaining high clinical standards, which we continually strive to develop and enhance.

We have a wonderful, purpose built Mixed premises located in Sherborne, complete with Dental suite, Imaging suite, Separate Cat, Dog and Isolation facilities, Laboratory room, Farm procedure room and large Species split waiting room, along with a host of offices and separate Nurses office upstairs.

We have a very strong and supportive team, consisting of Clinical Directors, Veterinary Surgeons, Registered Veterinary Nurses, Student Veterinary Nurses, Reception and administration teams who are all led and supported by our Director of Practice.

Inspiring Vet Care 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 Inspiring Vet Care, 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
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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.

This is a part\-time position working 26 hours per week across 3 days, between both our Yeovil and Sherborne site. Working hours are on a rota basis between 8:30am and 6:30pm, with the requirement to work 1 in 4 Saturday mornings.'

General responsibilities include:

  • Assisting our Veterinary Surgeons in theatre and consultations

  • Responsibility for inpatient care

  • Monitoring anaesthetics

  • Assisting with patient admits and discharges

  • Carrying out nurse consultations
You Might Be a Great Fit If...
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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
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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

  • 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
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  • 6\.6 weeks' annual leave plus your birthday off

  • 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

  • Certificate support

  • 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/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.
Up to £21,621\.60 per year

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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