Job Description

Senior Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal
Adelaide Veterinary Centre, Sandy, Sandy, East of England
Discipline: Small Animal
Full Time
Up to 27,050 DOE

Are you an experienced RVN ready to take the next step? Looking for a practice where your ideas and input are valued? We're searching for a Senior Veterinary Nurse to join the dedicated team at Adelaide Veterinary Centre in Sandy - part of the friendly Lake View Veterinary Group.
You'll enjoy a healthy work/life balance, excellent support, and a varied caseload, all within a practice that puts patients, clients, and people first.

Role Details

As our new Senior RVN, you'll play a key role in delivering excellent clinical standards and client care. Your day-to-day duties will include a blend of theatre work, inpatient care, and nurse consultations. You'll also help support and develop the nursing team around you, with plenty of scope to make the role your own.
We're proud of our positive, welcoming culture and want someone who's proactive, confident, and eager to contribute to the wider team.

Work Schedule

35 hours per weekacross four weekdays and a shared Saturday rota
Typical rota:
Monday: 8:30am-7:00pm
Tuesday: 8:30am-7:00pm
Wednesday: 8:30am-12:30pm
Friday: 8:30am-7:00pm
1 in 4 Saturdays: 8:30am-12:00pm
No OOH or Sundays - your free time stays yours!

About the Practice

Adelaide Vets is a small, high street branch with a loyal and growing client base. You'll be joining a supportive team of Vets, Nurses, and Receptionists who genuinely enjoy working together. We're part of the wider Lake View Veterinary Group, with four sites in total and a strong ethos of collaboration across our teams.
Our focus is always on high-quality, first opinion care - delivered with warmth, compassion, and professionalism.

What We're Looking For

A qualified Registered Veterinary Nurse with experience across all areas of nursing
Someone confident in theatre, inpatient care, and nurse consults
A proactive, self-motivated team player who thrives in a supportive environment
Strong communication skills and a genuine passion for patient and client care

Why Join Us?

You'll be joining a group that understands the importance of work-life balance and team wellbeing. We're committed to creating a culture where our nurses feel supported, valued, and proud of the care they deliver.

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 base salary up to 27,050 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
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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
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Development

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

VDS cover RCVS fees
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Additional

Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers Pension - 5% Employee/3% Employer Discounted staff pet care
Adelaide Veterinary Centre, Sandy
40-42 High Street, Sandy, SG19 1AJ, United Kingdom

Animals treated

Dogs, cats & small pets
Exotic Friendly
At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Elliott Burgin from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.#

Talent Partner

Elliott Burgin

elliott.burgin@ivcevidensia.com