Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Registered Veterinary Nurse – Small Animal

We have a wide variety of clients and cases and as a Registered Veterinary Nurse, you will be involved in all aspects of clinical nursing, consulting and caring for in-patients both surgical and medical with full support from our Head Nurse, Practice Director and seven vets. Each clinic has a dedicated receptionist, along with veterinary care assistants to support the nursing team.

We have two clinics, located on either side of Crystal Palace, in South London with excellent transport links. Both sites offer the same great level of equipment and standard of care and have been established for over 50 years making us a real part of the community.

Clinic facilities: digital x‑ray, dental x‑ray, ultrasounds, endoscopy, multiparameter monitors, in‑house IDEXX lab machines that perform haematology, biochemistry, electrolytes, sedivue urinalysis. We also have a Tonopen, ECG, blood pressure monitors, pulse oximetry and basic orthopaedic kit.

This is a full‑time position with a shift pattern that includes a mix of early, mid, and late shifts, plus 1:5 Saturday (with time off in lieu). Typical shift hours vary between 8:00–17:00, 8:30–17:30, 9:00–18:00, and 10:15–19:15.

Up to £38,000 pa DOE.

• 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Your birthday as a paid day off

• 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

• £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

• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

• 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 – flexibility to choose from a range of options to suit you
• Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
• Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice

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• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Other
• Veterinary Services

South London – Crystal Palace (two locations)