Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal
Join the Oakfield Team as a Registered Veterinary Nurse
A varied role in a friendly, supportive, and forward-thinking practice
Are you a dedicated and passionate RVN looking for your next opportunity? Oakfield Veterinary Group in Tamworth is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our committed team and play a key role in delivering exceptional patient care.
Enjoy a Role with Real Variety
In this position, no two days are the same. You'll be involved in a wide range of nursing duties, including anaesthesia, prep and theatre support, nurse consultations, inpatient care, and occasional cover on reception. This diverse role offers great exposure and continuous learning within a supportive team environment.
You'll be working 8-hour shifts scheduled between 8am–7pm, Monday to Friday, with a shared Saturday rota. There are no out-of-hours, Sunday, or Bank Holiday requirements, allowing for a great work-life balance.
Modern Facilities with a Longstanding Reputation
Oakfield Veterinary Group is a well-established practice with a loyal client base and strong community presence. Based in Tamworth with excellent links to Birmingham and beyond, our practice has recently undergone refurbishment and is equipped with modern, purpose-built facilities. We have consulting rooms, an operating theatre, Idexx lab, digital and dental x-ray, laser technology, ultrasound (including cardiac scanning), and we also offer care for exotic pets.
A Supportive and Collaborative Team
Across our three branches, you'll be joining a friendly and cohesive team of 7 vets, 14 nurses, 4 VCAs, 3 receptionists, a client coordinator, a practice manager, and a clinical director. We work closely together, holding regular team and clinical meetings, and we actively encourage development – including funding and support for certificates. If you're looking for a place where you can grow and feel part of a genuine team, we'd love to welcome you.
What We're Looking For
You'll need to be a qualified Registered Veterinary Nurse with a proactive and caring attitude. Whether you're looking to build on your existing experience or take the next step in your career, you'll find plenty of opportunity to develop and thrive with us.
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 £30,000, 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
- 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
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
Professional Memberships
- VDS cover
- RCVS fees
Additional
- Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100s of retailers
- Pension – 5% Employee / 3% Employer
- Discounted staff pet care
Oakfield Veterinary Surgery, Tamworth
The Old Library, Hockley Road, Tamworth, B77 5EF, United Kingdom
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.
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