Registered Veterinary Nurse - 12-month FTC in Norfolk

Join a growing hospital team where your passion for preventative care and client relationships can truly make an impact on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Taverham Veterinary Hospital is entering an exciting phase of expansion, offering a fantastic opportunity to join a large, forward-thinking hospital team. Alongside our main hospital, we also operate branch practices at Longwater Lane and Bure Valley, providing a blend of advanced clinical care and strong client continuity. Our hospital is equipped with excellent facilities including a CT scanner, dental suite, four operating theatres, dedicated cat and dog wards, and isolation facilities. We also offer hydrotherapy, physiotherapy and a veterinary‑led cattery, creating a varied and progressive clinical environment.

IVC Evidensia is the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group, made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals, united by a shared purpose of happier animals, happier owners. At IVC Evidensia, we believe careers should be built without limits. Our people are supported to make more clinical impact, access more career opportunities, and play an active role in their local and professional communities. Through investment in learning, innovation, and wellbeing, we create environments where our teams can grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment—at every stage of their career.

How You’ll Make a Difference

• As a Registered Veterinary Nurse, you will be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering high‑quality nursing care to patients while supporting excellent client experiences.
• You’ll work collaboratively with veterinary surgeons and the wider practice team, taking responsibility for the nursing care of a range of first opinion cases, contributing to clinical standards, and supporting the ongoing development of patient care within the practice.
• Support anaesthesia, surgery and diagnostic procedures.
• Deliver high‑quality inpatient care and patient monitoring.
• Run nurse consultations and provide preventative healthcare advice.
• Assist with laboratory work and diagnostic processes.
• Work collaboratively across hospital and branch settings when required.
• Work a 4‑day week, totalling 38.5 hours, with a shared weekend rota and no out‑of‑hours commitments.

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

• We’re looking for a confident and motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse who enjoys working as part of a team and delivering high standards of care.
• You’ll bring 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.

How We’ll Support You

At IVC Evidensia, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

• A varied and rewarding nursing role within a supportive primary care environment.
• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities into Senior Nurse, Referral, or leadership roles as well as clinical supervisors, mentors and certificate holders.
• Ongoing learning and development supported by experienced colleagues and practice teams.
• A collaborative, values‑led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement.

What We Offer Our Team

• Work‑life Balance: 6.6 weeks’ annual leave, increasing holiday allowance based on length of service, additional annual leave for your birthday which is added to your allowance.
• Wellbeing: Enhanced family‑friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay, Private Medical Insurance, Cycle to Work scheme, Employee wellbeing initiatives, Healthcare Cash Plan.
• Development: £550 CPD allowance per annum, 24hrs paid CPD leave, Certificate Support, Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy, Access to Vetlexicon – our online veterinary encyclopaedia, Research funding opportunities for Vets.