Registered Veterinary Nurse - Full or Part-Time in Bristol

Registered Veterinary Nurse

Bath Veterinary Group, Keynsham Surgery

Up to £32,240 DOE

28.5 hours per week

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 8.30am to 6.30pm

Option to work 1 additional day per week at Rosemary Lodge to make the role full-time

1 in 8 weekends at Rosemary Lodge

Join a friendly branch team where you can take real ownership

Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse looking for a varied and rewarding role? We are seeking a passionate RVN to join our welcoming team at our Keynsham Surgery.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident nurse who enjoys branch life and working with autonomy, while still benefiting from the support of a larger hospital network.

Role Details

You will thrive in a branch setting as a sole nurse, playing a key role in the smooth running of the practice. This is a varied and hands‑on role where your skills will be fully utilised.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Running and developing nurse clinics
• Monitoring anaesthesia and supporting surgical procedures
• Supporting daily consults and theatre work
• Assisting in the day‑to‑day operations of the surgery
• Delivering excellent inpatient and preventative care
• Building strong relationships with clients and their pets

You will work three days per week at Keynsham. For those seeking a full‑time position, there is the option to work one additional day per week at our Rosemary Lodge hospital. Weekend shifts are based at Rosemary Lodge on a 1 in 8 rota.

About the Practice

Located in the heart of Keynsham, the practice offers a vibrant town setting with shops within walking distance and excellent rail links to both Bristol and Bath.

Park Road Surgery is a busy first‑opinion branch where consultations and surgeries take place daily. The practice is well equipped with:

• Fully equipped operating theatre
• Digital X‑ray facilities
• Dedicated in‑house laboratory

You will work alongside two experienced vets, a Veterinary Care Assistant and a dedicated receptionist, forming a close‑knit and supportive team. In addition, you will benefit from the backing of our 24‑hour first‑opinion and referral hospital at Rosemary Lodge in Bath, ensuring clinical support is always available when needed.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a friendly, proactive and confident RVN who enjoys branch nursing and working with a degree of autonomy.

You will:

• Be a qualified Registered Veterinary Nurse
• Be confident in anaesthesia and general nursing duties
• Enjoy building client relationships
• Thrive in a small team environment

Because Our People 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 salary up to £32,240 DOE, you will benefit from:

Work Life Balance

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

Wellbeing

• 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

Development

• £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid leave pro rata
• Certificate support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon, our online encyclopaedia provider
• All our Vets and Nurses can apply for research funding
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Additional

• Pawsome Benefits, reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with hundreds of retailers
• Pension, 5 percent employee and 3 percent employer contribution
• Discounted staff pet care

Up to £32,240 DOE