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Registered Veterinary Nurse Bristol Animal Rescue Centre Bristol, UK

Practice Type: Small Animal Practice
Job Type: Contract, Part Time
Pay Range: £ 26,000 - £ 27,500 per year GBP
Benefits:
RCVS Fees Funded CPD Discount for own pets Pension
Posted on: 11 Jul 2025

14 hr week Mon/Tue 8am-4pm , NO OOH weekends or BH's

Job Description

Part time – 14 hours per week, Mon–Tue 8am-4pm with 1 hour for lunch  PLEASE NOTE SALARY RANGE IS PRO RATA BASED ON A 35 HOUR WEEK

WE OFFER AN EXCELLENT WORK LIFE BALANCE AS WE WORK SOCIABLE HOURS WITH NO LATE FINISHES, NO WEEKENDS, OOH OR BANK HOLIDAYS 

We enjoy working to a high welfare standard and working for the benefit of the patient first and foremost. 

The clinic is part of the Bristol Animal Rescue Centre and we work closely with our adjoining rehoming centre.

Our clinic is a purpose built 100% small animal charity practice (RCVS General Practice accredited) with great facilities and a good range of equipment (Digital X-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, ECG, lab).  

The veterinary team deal with a uniquely interesting and variable caseload:

  • Outreach service for low-income clients 
  • Injured/ill strays 
  • Shelter medicine for onsite rehoming centre
  • Wildlife triage 
  • Welfare casework for the RSPCA Inspectorate

We are looking for a qualified registered nurse to join our friendly team. Operations are carried out Monday - Friday. Nurses work in prep, theatre, and kennels (the kennels role being to supervise nursing assistants and organise arrival/discharge/treatment of inpatients). You will make full use of your nursing skills; we do bloods, x-rays, fluid therapy, lab work, anaesthesia, nurse appointments, as well as triage and intensive care.

Our team consists of 4 RVNs, a nursing assistant, reception staff and 3 vets. As a charity we are non profit making and absolutely dedicated to animal welfare. Patients and clients receive an excellent standard of care from our team. You will also liaise with staff from our homing centre as well as local RSPCA inspectors and other RSPCA branches. 

Successful candidate: The ideal candidate will be an experienced nurse with good clinical skills. We are looking for a RVN who uses their initiative and wants to be part of a friendly hard working team. 

Benefits include: 

  • Statutory pension contribution for eligible employees
  • Holiday 20 days plus bank holidays rising to 27 after 7 years (pro rata)
  • 3 days CPD (pro rata)
  • £400 CPD allowance (pro rata)
  • Free employee assistance advice line 24/7
  • Paid RCVS/VDS cover
  • Low cost vet fees
  • Uniforms provided plus annual shoe allowance

How to apply:

The full job description and application pack are available to download on our website - https://www.bristolarc.org.uk/about/work-for-us/. CV’s will not be accepted.
If you have any questions or would like to arrange an informal chat, please email Elaine - egrierson@bristolarc.org.uk 
Closing date: 12pm on 10  August 2025
Interviews to be held: TBD

In order to maximise resources spent on our work for animals we will only contact applicants invited for interview. If you have not heard from us within 5 working days of the closing date you should assume that your application has not been successful this time.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

 

Bristol Animal Rescue Centre and Bristol A.R.C. are the working names for RSPCA Bristol & District Branch (a charity registered in England & Wales 205858) and the linked charity the Bristol Dogs and Cats Home (a charity registered in England & Wales 205858-1) Please note that we request no enquiries from agencies.

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