Job Description

We are seeking an enthusiastic, team-oriented Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Axe Valley Vets on a part-time basis.

Join Axe Valley Vets, a well-equipped and progressive veterinary group with a friendly, supportive team. We offer a wide range of diagnostic and clinical facilities, including endoscopy, ultrasonography, digital radiography (including dental), and an in-house laboratory.

Located in rural Somerset, our practices are surrounded by beautiful countryside, with scenic walks in Blackford and easy access to the coast at Weston.

Our team currently includes 10 Veterinary Surgeons (with certificate holders in medicine), 9 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 1 Student Veterinary Nurses, 1 Animal Nursing Assistants, and 18 dedicated support staff.

How You’ll Make a Difference

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.

We have both part-time or full-time roles available.

The role will involve working across multiple sites, either 32 hours a week or up to 40 hours. Shifts are 8 hours per day, 4 days per week, ranging from 7 am to 7 pm with a 1-hour unpaid lunch break. We offer an attractive weekend rota; 1 in 9 at our Blackford branch; 8:30 am-1 pm Saturday and 8:30 am-10:30 am on Sunday, both days include being on call until 7 pm. Weekend shifts are paid on top of the normal salary. Well-behaved dogs are welcome to come to work too.

General responsibilities include:

• Nurse clinics
• Anaesthetics
• Inpatient care
• Laboratory work

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
• Graduate: Join a dedicated Nurse Graduate Programme designed to build your clinical confidence and support your first steps in practice
• Experienced: 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.