Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

We’re looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly and supportive nursing team on a part-time basis. The role will be based primarily at our Sherborne site, with some flexibility to support our Yeovil practice when required.

Kingston Veterinary Group is a long-established group with two practices across three nearby locations in Somerset and Dorset, providing both small animal and farm animal care. Our modern, well-equipped facilities allow us to deliver high-quality veterinary care, with a strong and ongoing focus on clinical standards, professional development, and continuous improvement.

We are committed to delivering exceptional care to our patients and clients, while placing equal importance on staff wellbeing and development.

Our purpose-built mixed practice in Sherborne is fully equipped with a dental suite, imaging suite, laboratory, farm procedure room, and separate cat, dog, and isolation areas. The site also features species-split waiting areas, dedicated nurse facilities, and ample office space to support our clinical and support teams.

You’ll be joining a close-knit, supportive team of Clinical Directors, Veterinary Surgeons, Registered and Student Veterinary Nurses, reception, and administration staff, all led by our Director of Practice. Collaboration, support, and wellbeing are central to our culture.

We’re looking for an RVN with a strong team ethic and a genuine commitment to delivering an excellent patient and client journey. We actively encourage and support CPD, further learning, and the development of special interests, including certificate study.

This is a part-time role, working 30 hours per week from Monday to Thursday, with a mix of early and late shifts, plus participation in a 1 in 4 Saturday morning rota.

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 up to £32,000 pa DOE, you will benefit from –

• 6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership
• Non-accidental injury support

• £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid pro rata
• 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

• Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
• Pension 5% Employee/3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care

At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Speak to Bethany Baker from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.