Registered Veterinary Nurse in Witham

We are looking to recruit an RVN to join our wonderful team at Spring Lodge Vets on a full time 12-month FTC basis, although we are open to both full time and part time cover. We are a RCVS accredited small animal hospital in Witham, Essex with 5 other accredited branches all a short drive from the hospital. Three of these branches are ‘stand-alone’ branches with facilities to image and operate. The other two branches are ‘consulting only’ branches which feed into the main hospital. The hospital has a full in-house lab, separate isolation, cat and dog wards. We have an orthopaedic theatre, lots of surgical kit including laparoscopic equipment and various endoscopes. All x-ray machines are digital, 3 of the sites have an ultrasound machine. We are also proud to be an ISFM Cat Friendly Clinic as well as a RWAF Rabbit Friendly Clinic.

The main hospital in Witham is in walkable distance to a main line train station for easy access to London and is within driving distance to the East coast. We have a good mixture of surrounding countryside and town, and we are only half an hour from Stanstead airport. 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. We are looking for someone who is able to work 40 hours per week inclusive of a 1:7 sat am rota. OOH weekend day shifts are shared amongst the team and paid at extra rate. No nights or on call. Shifts between 7:30am and 7:30pm across all Spring Lodge sites.

The day-to-day duties

• Assisting our Veterinary Surgeons in theatre and consultations
• Responsibility for inpatient care
• Assisting with patient admits and discharges
• Carrying out nurse consultations

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 & Nurses, Infection Prevention and Control Programme, Quality Improvement Programme.
• Professional Memberships: VDS cover, RCVS fees.
• Additional: Pension scheme, Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme, Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you, Discounted staff pet care, Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers.

Up to £31,000 pa DOE.