Registered Veterinary Nurse
Registered Veterinary Nurse – Full or Part-Time
Shaw Veterinary Centre, Swindon
Salary up to £31,000 DOE
Full-time (40 hours) or part-time (30 hours) considered
3–4 days per week including a share of weekends
Join a supportive team where your nursing skills are truly valued
Shaw Veterinary Centre is a friendly, first-opinion small animal practice caring for the pets of Swindon. Our clinic is equipped with modern facilities including digital x-ray, dental x-ray, ultrasound, and a fully equipped theatre. You’ll be part of a welcoming and collaborative team that values professional development, patient welfare, and high clinical standards.
IVC Evidensia 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 IVC Evidensia, 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
As a Registered Veterinary Nurse at Shaw Veterinary Centre, you will be a key member of our clinical team, delivering high-quality care across medical and surgical nursing, inpatient care, and consultations. You’ll be supported to develop and apply your full skillset, including fear-free approaches, while contributing to the ongoing improvement of patient care.
Provide nursing care across a range of medical and surgical cases
Support consultations and procedures, assisting veterinary surgeons and colleagues
Deliver compassionate, high-quality care to inpatients and surgical patients
Contribute to patient care planning and the development of clinical standards
Collaborate with the nursing and support team to ensure continuity and excellence of care
You Might Be a Great Fit If…
We’re looking for a confident, motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse who thrives in a collaborative, supportive practice. You’ll bring:
RCVS registration as a Veterinary Nurse
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 IVC Evidensia, we’re committed to supporting your growth and wellbeing:
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, supported by 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
Work-Life Balance
6.6 weeks’ annual leave
Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
Birthday leave
Wellbeing
Enhanced family-friendly policies including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
Private Medical Insurance
Cycle to Work scheme
Employee wellbeing initiatives including discounted gym membership
Non-accidental injury support
Development
£550 CPD allowance per annum, with 24 hours paid CPD leave (pro rata)
Certificate support and access to IVC Evidensia Academy learning opportunities
Vetlexicon access and research funding opportunities for Vets & Nurses
Infection Prevention and Control Programme
Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
VDS cover
RCVS fees
Additional
Pawsome Benefits – discounts and cashback at hundreds of retailers
Pension scheme
Discounted staff pet care
Registered Veterinary Nurse – Full or Part-Time
Shaw Veterinary Centre, Swindon
Salary up to £31,000 DOE
Full-time (40 hours) or part-time (30 hours) considered
3–4 days per week including a share of weekends
Join a supportive team where your nursing skills are truly valued
Shaw Veterinary Centre is a friendly, first-opinion small animal practice caring for the pets of Swindon. Our clinic is equipped with modern facilities including digital x-ray, dental x-ray, ultrasound, and a fully equipped theatre. You’ll be part of a welcoming and collaborative team that values professional development, patient welfare, and high clinical standards.
IVC Evidensia 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 IVC Evidensia, 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
As a Registered Veterinary Nurse at Shaw Veterinary Centre, you will be a key member of our clinical team, delivering high-quality care across medical and surgical nursing, inpatient care, and consultations. You’ll be supported to develop and apply your full skillset, including fear-free approaches, while contributing to the ongoing improvement of patient care.
Provide nursing care across a range of medical and surgical cases
Support consultations and procedures, assisting veterinary surgeons and colleagues
Deliver compassionate, high-quality care to inpatients and surgical patients
Contribute to patient care planning and the development of clinical standards
Collaborate with the nursing and support team to ensure continuity and excellence of care
You Might Be a Great Fit If…
We’re looking for a confident, motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse who thrives in a collaborative, supportive practice. You’ll bring:
RCVS registration as a Veterinary Nurse
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 IVC Evidensia, we’re committed to supporting your growth and wellbeing:
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, supported by 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
Work-Life Balance
6.6 weeks’ annual leave
Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
Birthday leave
Wellbeing
Enhanced family-friendly policies including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
Private Medical Insurance
Cycle to Work scheme
Employee wellbeing initiatives including discounted gym membership
Non-accidental injury support
Development
£550 CPD allowance per annum, with 24 hours paid CPD leave (pro rata)
Certificate support and access to IVC Evidensia Academy learning opportunities
Vetlexicon access and research funding opportunities for Vets & Nurses
Infection Prevention and Control Programme
Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
VDS cover
RCVS fees
Additional
Pawsome Benefits – discounts and cashback at hundreds of retailers
Pension scheme
Discounted staff pet care
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Shaw Veterinary Centre, Swindon
Salary up to £31,000 DOE
30 or 40 hours per week
Full or part-time considered
3 or 4 days per week including a share of weekends
Join a supportive team where your nursing skills are truly valued
We are looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly and collaborative team at Shaw Veterinary Centre in Swindon. This role is ideally full time at 40 hours per week including a share of the Saturday rota, however part-time hours of 30 hours will also be considered. We are happy to be flexible with days and shifts to support family life and work-life balance.
You will be a key member of our nursing team, working within a supportive practice that values development, patient welfare, and high clinical standards.
The Role
As an RVN at Shaw Veterinary Centre, you will enjoy a varied role including medical and surgical nursing, inpatient care, and supporting consultations. We actively encourage nurses to utilise and develop their full skillset and welcome new ideas, including fear-free approaches wherever possible.
There is no out of hours work, allowing you to enjoy a healthy balance between work and home life.
About the Practice
Shaw Veterinary Centre is a first-opinion small animal practice caring for the pets of Swindon. Our clinic is dog and cat-friendly and equipped with modern facilities including digital x-ray, dental x-ray, ultrasound, and a fully equipped theatre.
We pride ourselves on delivering high standards of clinical care with compassion at the heart of everything we do.
The Team
You will be joining a welcoming and close-knit team made up of:
5 Vets, 2 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 1 Student Veterinary Nurse and a dedicated and friendly reception team.
We believe RVNs play a vital role within the practice and actively support professional development. Recent development includes a vet currently completing an exotics certificate and a nurse who has completed a behaviour certificate.
Why Join Shaw Veterinary Centre?
*Flexible working patterns to suit your lifestyle
*No out of hours work
*Strong focus on work-life balance
*Supportive and collaborative team culture
*Commitment to high clinical standards and patient welfare
*Encouragement and support for further training and development
About IVC Evidensia
IVC Evidensia is a global leader in veterinary care, united by our goal of healthy animals and happy owners. We offer clinical independence, genuine care for your wellbeing, and clear opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and inclusive environment.
Because our employee’s matter
We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from –
Work-life balance
*6.6 weeks annual leave
*Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
Wellbeing
*Private Medical Insurance
*Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
*Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
*Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
Development
*£550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
*Certificate support
*Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
*Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
*All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
*Infection Prevention and Control Programme
*Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
*VDS cover
* RCVS fees
Colleague Benefits
*Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
*Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
*Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
*Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
*Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice