Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

We’re excited to welcome a Registered Veterinary Nurse to our team at Shinfield Vets. Based in Reading, we are a trusted, well-established practice with over 50 years of experience caring for pets. We are proudly RCVS accredited and hold Silver Cat Friendly Clinic status, reflecting our commitment to delivering high-quality, compassionate care.

At Shinfield Vets, we’re a genuinely supportive and close-knit team where every voice matters. We encourage fresh ideas and continuously look for ways to improve the care and service we provide.

• 4 Vets
• 4 Registered Veterinary Nurses
• 3 Student Veterinary Nurses
• 1 dedicated Practice Director

Our Practice Director, Jo, has been with the practice for over 20 years, progressing through a variety of roles before becoming Director. Her experience and hands‑on understanding of the practice allow her to provide exceptional support and leadership to the team.

You’ll rotate through all areas of nursing, including theatre, inpatient care, and nurse‑led clinics.

This is a varied and rewarding position where your skills will be fully utilised. We’ll support you to grow professionally, take on new responsibilities, and contribute ideas to help shape the way we work. Whether your goal is to mentor, lead, or simply continue developing your clinical skills, we’re here to support you.

• Enjoys a varied caseload
• Works well as part of a team
• Prioritises high standards of patient care
• Clinical coaching experience is welcomed but not essential

This is a full‑time position working 40 hours per week, split over 4 or 5 days. The role also includes participation in 1 in 4 Saturdays, between 8:00 to 17:00.

Because our people matter, we invest in our people, premises and processes. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from the following:

• 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
• Additional annual leave for your birthday

• 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: 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

Salary:
Up to £34,000 DOE

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