Refer a friend and both earn a £15 MONEY OFF reward – Find Out More

Today’s Opening Hours:
8:00am to 7:00pm

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and compassionate Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly, supportive team at Orchard Vets Ltd, an independent, purpose-built, forward-thinking practice located in the heart of Glastonbury.

We are a first-opinion practice, accredited under the RCVS Practice Standards Scheme, and an approved nurse training practice. We are passionate about supporting career development and actively encourage ongoing CPD and progression.

Hours: Part-time (Mondays and Fridays), including a 1 in 5 weeknight and 1 in 6 weekend on-call rota

The Role

As a Registered Veterinary Nurse, your key responsibilities will include:

  • Monitoring anaesthesia and providing high-quality peri-operative care
  • Working closely with our veterinary surgeons to deliver excellent care for surgical and medical cases
  • Running effective and engaging nurse clinics
  • Collecting and processing laboratory samples
  • Assisting with stock management, infection control and general practice maintenance
  • Supporting student veterinary nurses alongside our clinical supervisors
  • Supporting our reception team when necessary

Our Facilities

Orchard Vets is proud to offer excellent, well-equipped facilities, enabling our clinical team to deliver the highest standards of veterinary care. These include:

  • Two operating theatres
  • A self-contained dental suite
  • Imaging suite and in-house laboratory
  • Separate kennels, cattery and isolation wards
  • ISFM Cat Friendly accreditation
  • RWAF Rabbit Friendly accreditation
  • Pharmacy and four dedicated consulting rooms

Our core values are at the heart of everything we do, shaping our culture and how we support and respect one another as a team.

What We Offer

Salary: £13.80 – £15.50 per hour depending on experience (out-of-hours and weekend duties paid in addition to salary)

In return, we provide a supportive and rewarding working environment, including:

  • Competitive salary with additional pay for out-of-hours and weekend duties
  • Discounted veterinary fees and medications for your own pets
  • Paid RCVS and VDS fees
  • Funded and encouraged CPD
  • Uniform provided
  • Regular performance reviews and ongoing staff training

How to Apply

To apply, please email a CV and covering letter to:
Megan Hefferman RVN
headnurse@ovg.co.uk