Registered Veterinary Nurse

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 Otter Vets on a full-time basis. We’re also happy to consider part-time applications for the right candidate.

Otter Vets has two branches based in the coastal town of Sidmouth and the market town of Ottery St Mary in Devon. We’re well established within our local community and regularly get involved in charity events, from our fun dog show and coffee mornings to Christmas advent calendars.

You’ll be joining a friendly and supportive team, working alongside two experienced senior nurses and having the opportunity to get involved across all areas of first opinion nursing.

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.

General Responsibilities

• Running nurse clinics

• Providing outstanding inpatient care

• Assisting with laboratory work and diagnostic imaging

• Monitoring anaesthesia and supporting surgical procedures

• Supporting with reception duties when required

Working Pattern

Our full-time position is 41 hours per week, although we’re open to discussing part-time working patterns.

• 4 days per week between 8:00am and 6:00pm

• 1:4 Saturday mornings from 8:30am to 1:00pm

• No Sunday working

• No out-of-hours requirement

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

• A minimum of 1 year of post-qualification experience

• Experience working in clinical practice, with 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 your 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

• Subject-specific learning pathways through our dedicated Nurse Academy, helping you develop your individual nursing interests

• Clear career development with progression opportunities into Senior Nurse, Referral and leadership roles, as well as clinical supervisor, mentoring and certificate pathways

• 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

• Additional annual leave for your birthday

• 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 24 hours’ paid CPD leave

• RCVS and VDS fees covered

• Pension scheme

• Discounted veterinary care

• Voluntary benefits, including the Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts and 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 looking to develop your nursing interests or take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.