via indeed · 5 June 2026 ·9 days ago

Registered Veterinary Nurse RVN

thameswood vet clinics
Swindon Full-time
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Job description

We are looking for an RVN who is passionate about animal welfare and is compassionate with both pets and their families and is proud to be a Veterinary professional in a primary GP practice .

ABOUT US

· Operating from 3 independent sites

· Gold Standard cat only clinic at main site

· Facilities at main clinic allow cases to be dealt with in house with little need for referral

· Supportive efficient management teams at each clinic

· 38 staff members with nursing team of 16

· Teaching practice offering good caring support

· Open culture with emphasis on CPD

JOB ROLE

· Multi\-disciplinary RVN\- a variety of shifts roles; Surgical, Anaesthesia, Diagnostics, In\-patients, Laboratory, Consulting

· Able to cope with most surgical cases and perform Schedule 3

· Freedom to define your own position within the clinic ideally with a special interest.

REQUIREMENTS

· Quality of experience more important than quantity but would expect suitable candidate to have several years experience in practice.

· Further qualifications desirable but not essential.

· Experienced client care skills

The details

· 4 day week 8\.30am till 7pm with 1 hour lunch and coffee /tea breaks

· 1 in 6 weekend rota for any hospitalised patients

· 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays

· Starting salary as above with bandings for career growth

· VDS \& RCVS membership fees included

· Generous employee discount

· Annual pay reviews based on performance

· Company pension scheme

· CPD £400\.00 pa \[ we can consider funding certificates]

DESIRABLE QUALITIES

· Organised and efficient

· Able to challenge themselves and always improve

· Passionate about their job and animal welfare

· Compassionate towards clients and able communicator

· A motivational team player who works well in an open culture

· Enjoys all aspects of their life not just work

HOURS

Work 4 days a week – 8\.30am – 7\.00pm

Potential to discuss weekend consulting (1

4\)

Participate with in\-patient checks/on call weekend duties (Saturday 1pm until Monday 8\.30am) 1 every 6 weeks

Job Type: Full\-time

Pay: £30,000\.00\-£31,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension

  • Employee discount

  • On\-site parking

  • Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Swindon SN2 2LZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
  • What do you love about first opinion practice?
Experience:
  • RVN: 1 year (required)
Location:
  • Swindon SN2 2LZ (preferred)
Work Location: In person

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