Roving Veterinary Nurse - Buckinghamshire in High Wycombe

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners. We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Roving Veterinary Nurse to join IVC, working on a full‑time basis across a number of our practices in and around Buckinghamshire. This is a fixed‑term contract expected to last 12 months. The role focuses on flexibly delivering high‑quality general nursing care and ensuring our teams are fully supported during busy periods, staff absence, or increased clinical demand. Working across multiple practices brings variety and reward, with each site offering its own team, caseload, and way of working. The role is well‑suited to a confident and adaptable nurse who enjoys meeting new people, integrating quickly into different environments, and contributing positively wherever they are based. Reporting to the Area Director, the role covers a designated region around Buckinghamshire including High Wycombe, Watlington, Amersham, Marlow, Wendover & Watford, with some flexibility on these locations based on operational requirements and commuting capacity. To support regional travel, a monthly car allowance of £375 is included.

General Responsibilities

• Admit and discharge patients for routine procedures and deliver outstanding nursing care at all times.
• Run nurse clinics and provide accurate advice to clients on preventative healthcare, products, and practice policies.
• Assist veterinary surgeons with surgical procedures, anaesthetic monitoring, diagnostics, laboratory work, imaging, and inpatient care.
• Maintain accurate patient and client records, dispense repeat prescriptions, and support reception duties when required.
• Ensure all SOPs, Health & Safety regulations, and infection control procedures are followed across all nursing duties.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, equipment care, stock control, and clinical waste disposal throughout the practice.
• Support and train Student Veterinary Nurses and carry out Schedule Three procedures where appropriately trained and registered.
• Participate in rota commitments, stock takes, appraisals, and general practice support duties as required.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS.
• Experience working in clinical practice, with growing confidence in medical and surgical nursing.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage workload effectively.
• A proactive approach to learning, reflection, and continuous improvement.
• An enthusiasm for working dynamically across multiple practices.

Benefits & Compensation

• Six and a half weeks annual leave plus a birthday off.
• 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.
• £550 CPD allowance plus 24 hours paid leave.
• Certificate support.
• RCVS and VDS fees covered.
• Pension scheme.
• Discounted veterinary care.
• Other voluntary benefits such as Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts/cashback with various retailers.

Salary: Up to £35,000 DOE + £375 car allowance per month.