Salary up-to £22,500 DOE

No weekends, or OOH

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive and enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our welcoming and forward-thinking small animal practice in leafy Twickenham on a part-time basis. Your role will encompass a variety of nursing duties, including theatre work, in-patient care, nurse clinics, and general housekeeping, with responsibilities shared across our supportive nursing team.

Fix or flex - a work-life balance that suits you

This is a permanent, part-time role of 20 hours per week, working 4 hours per day from Monday to Friday-no weekends or OOH! Typical shift patterns include 8:00 am - 4:30 pm or 11:00 am - 7:30 pm. We’re happy to consider flexible working arrangements and encourage part-time applicants to apply.

Who we are

Twickenham Veterinary Surgery is a well-established practice set in a vibrant suburban town, offering easy access to charming cafés, restaurants, and scenic parks. Situated on the River Thames, we’re just 10 miles from Charing Cross, 2 miles from Hounslow, and 2.6 miles from Kingston upon Thames, with excellent transport links. Our practice is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including digital X-ray, ultrasound, multiparameter monitor, endoscope, laser, and a dedicated nurse’s consulting room. We take pride in delivering exceptional patient care and service.

Join our experienced team

You’ll be joining a supportive team of six experienced Vets, including a certificate holder in internal medicine and a Vet trained in acupuncture. Our nursing team consists of five full-time RVNs, three part-time RVNs, one Student Nurse, and one training ANA, all backed by seven dedicated support staff. We are committed to excellent customer care and staff well-being, fostering a collaborative, no-blame culture where team members openly discuss cases and continuously improve protocols.

We also actively engage with the community and local charities-recently, we hosted a charity garden party to raise funds for a local animal charity.

Because our people matter

We know that our team is at the heart of our success. That’s why we invest in our people, premises, and processes.

In addition to a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy:

Work-life balance

* 6.6 weeks annual leave (pro-rata)

* Increasing holiday allowance with length of service

* Your birthday as a paid day off

Wellbeing

* Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay

* Private Medical Insurance

*Cycle to Work scheme

* Employee wellbeing initiatives, including discounted gym membership

* Non-accidental injury support

Development

* £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid CPD leave pro rata

* Certificate support

* Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy

* Access to Vetlexicon - our online clinical resource

* Research funding opportunities for all Vets & Nurses

* Infection Prevention and Control Programme

* Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

* VDS cover

* RCVS fees covered

Additional Perks

* Pawsome Benefits - access to discounts and cashback from 100s of retailers

* Pension scheme (5% Employee / 3% Employer)

* Discounted pet care for staff

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.

Up-to £22,500 /year DOE