We are seeking an enthusiastic, team-orientated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Rowe Veterinary Referrals on a part-time basis.

Rowe Veterinary Referrals is a long-standing, multidisciplinary referral hospital based in North Bristol, offering expertise across soft tissue surgery, orthopaedics, ophthalmology, neurology, cardiology, dentistry, behaviour, and diagnostic imaging. We are proud to deliver outstanding patient and client care within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Our hospital is equipped with advanced facilities including MRI, CT, endoscopy, ultrasonography, an on-site laboratory, and specialist ophthalmology equipment. You’ll be working alongside a highly experienced team of clinicians, RVNs, and support staff, gaining exposure to a varied and complex caseload within a true referral setting.

 

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. 

 

 

 

 

This is a varied role where you will rotate through theatre, anaesthesia, and ward-based shifts, working across departments including soft tissue, orthopaedics, ophthalmology, neurology, cardiology, dentistry, and diagnostic imaging. This provides an excellent opportunity to develop a broad and advanced skillset within a specialist environment.

This is a part-time role working 34.5 hours per week, with shifts typically between 8:00am and 6:00pm. There is an on-call rota of 1 in 5 (one weeknight and a weekend), with additional overtime pay provided.

 

 

*Deliver high standards of nursing care across a varied referral caseload 

*Support surgical procedures, including anaesthesia monitoring and theatre nursing 

*Provide excellent inpatient care and support patient recovery 

*Work collaboratively across multiple specialist disciplines within the hospital 

 

 

 

 

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 strong interest in referral nursing, with experience in this area desirable 

* Confidence in medical and surgical nursing within a clinical setting 

* Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues 

* A proactive approach to learning, reflection, and continuous improvement 

 

 

 

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 

 

 

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