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 Sundean Vets in Lydney on a part-time, 9-month fixed-term maternity cover contract.

Sundean Vets is a well-established, two-branch small animal practice in the Forest of Dean, with practices in Lydney and Cinderford. This role is based at our Lydney practice, where you’ll be joining an experienced, friendly and supportive small animal team.

At Lydney, we value teamwork, good communication and high standards of patient care. Our typical working day includes two to three RVNs and two vets, giving our nursing team the opportunity to work alongside each other and support a varied first opinion caseload.

We have a structured nursing rota, with RVNs allocated a mixture of nurse-led consulting appointments and dedicated theatre days. Wednesday would be your main surgery day, working closely with the surgery vet, with the rest of the week offering a good balance of consulting, theatre and general nursing.

Practice Highlights

• Two-branch practice across Lydney and Cinderford
• Structured nursing rota with a mixture of nurse-led consulting and theatre
• Dedicated surgery day on Wednesdays, working closely with the surgery vet
• Opportunity to develop your own clinical interests and take ownership of nurse-led work

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.

Working Pattern

• 30 hours per week
• Tuesday, 11:00am to 7:00pm, Wednesday, 8:00am to 4:00pm, Thursday, 9:00am to 5:00pm, Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm
• 9-month fixed-term maternity cover contract

General Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of nursing care across a varied first opinion caseload
• Run nurse-led consultations and support preventative healthcare
• Provide inpatient and hospital nursing care
• Support anaesthesia, patient monitoring and 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
• 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.