Senior Veterinary Nurse

Join Ivcevidensia as a Senior Veterinary Nurse in Reading, UK, focusing on high-quality veterinary care and team mentoring.

• Deliver high-quality nursing care across theatre, inpatient care, diagnostics and medical cases
• Run a range of nurse consultations, including post-operative checks, weight management clinics, puppy and kitten clinics, senior pet clinics, and other preventative healthcare appointments
• Support the Lead Veterinary Surgeon with the day-to-day coordination of the nursing team and clinical areas
• Lead by example, promoting high standards of patient care, infection control, and clinical best practice
• Mentor, coach and support Student Veterinary Nurses, Animal Nursing Assistants, and less experienced RVNs to encourage their professional development
• Assist with nurse training, inductions, and ongoing clinical development
• Contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement initiatives, and practice protocols
• Support stock control, equipment maintenance, and the efficient running of clinical areas
• Deliver exceptional client care, providing clear advice and education to support preventative healthcare and treatment plans

• 6.6 weeks' annual leave
• Additional annual leave for your birthday, which will be added to your holiday allowance
• 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

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS