Student Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal
Witney, Oxfordshire, England
Practice Based Support – Clinical Support /
Cogges Veterinary Surgery [2038] /
On-site
Role: Student Veterinary Nurse
Location: Witney, Oxfordshire
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Witney is a lovely Market town with a wide range of shops, eateries and weekly market all set in an idyllic location. Oxford is a short drive away and beautiful Cotswold villages are right on your doorstep, making Witney a perfect choice to live and work.
Cogges Veterinary Surgery first opened in May 1993. We have been growing ever since and have built a reputation for being friendly and professional, whilst working hard to form an integral part of the community
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.
How you'll make a difference
As a Student Veterinary Nurse, you will be supported and encouraged to develop both your clinical and non-clinical skills while working towards qualification as a Registered Veterinary Nurse.
We are looking for a dedicated Student Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Thanet Vets and we can offer you something truly unique in return. This position will suit someone who is already in training or someone with a Veterinary Care Assistant Qualification looking to start their Veterinary Nurse Qualification.
We have a team of highly qualified and skilled Veterinary Nurses that can support you through your training with us. We use an approved training centre in Faversham, where you will be required to attend one day per week.
This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week - covering 8 hour shifts, 5 days a week. Usually 8:00-4:30pm 3 days a week and 11:30-8pm 2 days a week. Share of weekends once sufficiently trained.
You might be a great fit if...
You are a motivated and committed individual who is keen to learn, develop, and build a career in veterinary nursing. You'll bring:
* A genuine interest in animal care and welfare
* A proactive and reliable approach, with openness to feedback and learning
* Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team
* The ability to manage time effectively while balancing work and study commitments
How we'll support you
At IVC Evidensia, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:
* A recognised training role with structured support towards qualification as a Registered Veterinary Nurse
* Clear career pathways with progression opportunities within primary care, referral, and specialist nursing
* Ongoing learning and development supported by experienced mentors and practice teams
* A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, learning, and continuous improvement
What we offer our team
*6.6 weeks' annual leave
*Additional annual leave for your birthday, which will be added to your holiday allowance
*Increasing annual leave accrued through length of service
*Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/ paternity/ adoption/ shared parental and surrogacy pay
*Healthcare Cash Plan
*Cycle to Work scheme
*Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
*Pension scheme
*Discounted staff pet care
* Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you
* Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. 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.
