Interested in this role?
Due to the growth of our thriving small animal, first opinion RCVS General Practice accredited practice we are currently recruiting a Student Veterinary Nurse to join our dedicated and enthusiastic team which operates a high standard of nursing care.
We have excellent facilities and also benefit from being situated next to the referral hospital, ensuring excellent access for our clients. The First opinion and referral services collaborate as a team for complete patient support, ensuring the highest standard of patient care.
The post is to support the smooth operation of the clinical activities within the LVP whilst undergoing the relevant training to become a qualified veterinary nurse. Duties will include maintaining practice clinical environment, facilitating smooth running of the practice, inpatient care, anaesthesia, radiography, laboratory work, nursing clinics and pharmacy/reception duties under the supervision of an RVN or veterinary surgeon.
37.5 hours a week including day release to college, with up to 1 in 3 weekends (currently 1 in 5 Saturdays)
Experience and Qualifications
Our ideal applicant will be reliable with a willingness to learn and to be able to work within a team. Previous experience in a veterinary environment is essential.
· Five GCSEs at grade C and above or level 9 – 4, which must include English language, maths and a science subject.
OR
· An animal nursing assistant (ANA) or veterinary care assistant (VCA) qualification, along with functional skills level two in application of number and communication.
Personal qualities required:
· Proactive and consistent in your work
· Good communication is essential
· Computer literacy
· Able to work well in a team
· Punctuality and time management skills
· Have an understanding of the emotional/physical demands of the job
· Demonstrate initiative in patient welfare
Benefits and wellbeing
Our people are at the heart of what we do and as your employer we want to ensure we offer flexibility, support and staff development, where possible, through:
Time off
- 5 weeks holiday per year (plus bank holidays)
- Additional holiday entitlement for Long Service
Wellbeing
- On site Mental Health Champions
- EDI committee
- Employee Forum – to ensure all employees voices can be heard
- Menopause Café
- Wellbeing talks and events
- Cycle to work scheme
- Family friendly policies, including enhanced maternity and paternity pay (after 2 years’ service)
Health
- SimplyHealth Cashplan membership
- Free annual flu vaccination
- Free Specsavers eye test voucher
General
- Free onsite parking
- U2 bus service link to Bristol
- Annual CPD allowance
- Employee discount
- Generous pension scheme – we match up to 8% pension contributions
- Reimbursement of one professional membership fee per year
A driving license is desirable.
The salary for this position will be in line with the National Apprenticeship scheme £8 per hour for the first year and National Living Wage £10.85 to £12.71 for the second year (depending on age)
Interview dates: 8th or 12th January
Start date 1st April 2026,
Must be able to attend the following days prior to start date;
Monday 23rd February 2026 and Monday 16th March 202
College application must be submitted by 13th February 2026
https://www.vetnursetraining.co.uk/application-form/
Monday 23rd Feb 2026 college interview
Monday 16th March 2026 College induction day
Job Description
Responsibilities
Job purpose
Reports To: Head Veterinary Nurse
Job Purpose:
The post is to support the smooth operation of the clinical activities within the LVP whilst undergoing the relevant training to become a qualified veterinary nurse.
Duties will include maintaining practice clinical environment, facilitating smooth running of the practice, inpatient care, anaesthesia, radiography, laboratory work, nursing clinics and pharmacy/reception duties under the supervision of an RVN or veterinary surgeon.
Principal Accountabilities:
- Assist veterinary surgeons with clinical procedures
- Under the supervision of the vet or qualified VN, carry out nursing duties such as monitoring anaesthesia, assisting with medical & surgical procedures, assisting with consultations, patient handling and restraint, taking blood samples, placing intravenous catheters, placing bandages, cleaning wounds and removing stitches
- Maintain the practice’s clinical environment to include infection control. Assist in the smooth running of the practice to ensure high standards in efficiency and patient care are supported and maintained.
- Proper restraining and positioning of patients requiring X-rays, as well as taking radiographs when instructed by a veterinary surgeon
- Dispense and administer (under the direct supervision of a veterinary surgeon) medication to animals, maintain accurate stock control and following all protocols relating to drug holding, dispensing and handling and provide clear and accurate instructions to clients when dispensing medications
- Maintain accurate patient records with regards to all clinical notes, treatment, diagnoses, client communication and client /patient information
- Ensure that all procedures and consumables are accurately entered onto the patients’ records, to always keep the invoice up to date during their stay with Langford Vets, along with maintaining correct stock levels within the practice.
- Support undergraduate students on their clinical rotations.
- Participate on a nurse rota for 37.5 hours per week; working shifts between the hours of 8.00am to 7.30pm Monday – Sunday, including up to 1:3 weekend days.
- Maintain a good working relationship with all team members
- Communicate in an effective and pleasant manner with clients and colleague
- Responsible for keeping themselves and others safe, reporting accidents, near misses and hazards and adhering to health and safety requirements and policies as required by the business/their line manager
- Proactively identify and act upon opportunities for business improvement. Openly identify and discuss problems in order to implement and sustain improvements that increase the value we deliver to our, clients, employees, and students.
- Carry out all other reasonable duties as requested by the practice’s management team.
- Attend college on a weekly basis or as desired by the college in agreement with Langford Vets to study for the Diploma in Veterinary Nursing level 3. To be prepared to study in own time to achieve this qualification.
- Complete associated study, assignments and skill log for the qualification.
Person Specification
Person Specification
The skills, abilities, experience and knowledge outlined below provide a summary of what is required to carry out this job effectively.
Essential |
Desirable |
Confidence and experience in effective handling and restraint of animals |
One year's work experience in veterinary practice or ability to prove similar skills of knowledge and experience |
IT literate |
Able to carry out veterinary nursing duties as listed above |
Five GCSEs at grade C and above or level 9 – 4, which must include English language, maths and a science subject. |
Have an understanding of emotional/physical demands of the job |
An animal nursing assistant (ANA) or veterinary care assistant (VCA) qualification, along with functional skills level two in application of number and communication. |
Demonstrate initiative in patient welfare |
Communicating effectively with clients and colleagues |
Animal care related qualification |
Ability to work within a team |
Driving licence |
Ability to act independently |
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Time management of skills |
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Flexible approach to work |
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Interest in advancing own qualifications |