Registered Veterinary Nurse - FTC in Bristol

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 enthusiastic, team‑orientated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Rowe Vets, Bradley Stoke on a 12-month fixed‑term contract. Rowe Vets, Bradley Stoke is a busy 24‑hour veterinary hospital and referral centre based in Bristol, offering an excellent opportunity to work within a fast‑paced and supportive clinical environment.

You’ll be joining a highly skilled team of vets, nurses, and clinical support colleagues, all working together to deliver exceptional patient and client care. This role offers exposure to a varied caseload across both first‑opinion and referral services, giving you the opportunity to develop and utilise a broad range of nursing skills. With a mix of surgical, medical, inpatient, emergency, and critical care cases, this is a rewarding position for an RVN who enjoys variety and thrives as part of a multidisciplinary team.

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. This is a varied role where you will be involved in surgical and medical nursing, inpatient care, anaesthesia, emergency and critical care, and supporting patients throughout their journey. You will work closely with multiple departments, helping to ensure continuity of care and excellent communication across the team.

This is a 12‑month fixed‑term contract working 30 hours per week on a weekly rota, with a combination of early and late shifts. There is also a 1 in 6 weekend rota, with time off in lieu.

General responsibilities include:

• Deliver high standards of nursing care across a varied hospital caseload
• Support surgical and medical cases, including anaesthesia monitoring and patient care
• Provide excellent inpatient, emergency, and critical care nursing
• Work collaboratively with multiple departments to support patient flow and continuity of care

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 inspiring vet care, 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

• 6.6 weeks’ annual leave plus your 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 including Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme
• £550 CPD allowance plus 24hrs paid leave
• Certificate support
• RCVS and VDS fees covered
• Pension scheme
• Discounted veterinary care
• Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you - including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers

We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world‑class learning resources. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.