We’re excited to offer an excellent opportunity for a proactive and enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly team at Paws Colchester.

This is a part-time role, working 30 hours per week (Monday, Tuesday, Friday 08:15 - 18:30) and 1in 4 Saturday mornings, with no out-of-hours duties and a 1:4 Saturday morning rota.

About us

Paws is a small, friendly first opinion practice based in Colchester. Our team consists of three vets, five nurses, and three receptionists. We’re conveniently located near the town centre and just a short drive from Mersea Island.

We have everything we need to be an independent first opinion practice and will always consider investment in new equipment and further education to support future development of our staff and business.

Our facilities include Digital X-Ray, Ultrasound, Multi-Parameter Monitor, in-house laboratory equipment.

What we are looking for

We are seeking an enthusiastic and reliable Registered Veterinary Nurse who is a strong team player with excellent communication and client care skills. The successful candidate will be confident in delivering high standards of patient care and maintaining excellent hygiene.

Key responsibilities will include clinical nursing duties such as inpatient care, theatre support, nurse consultations, and assisting the veterinary surgeons.

Because our people matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -

Work-life balance

6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays

Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service

Your birthday as a paid day off

Wellbeing

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline 

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

Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing 

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 encyclopaedia provider

All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding

Infection Prevention and Control Programme

Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

VDS cover

RCVS fees

Colleague Benefits

Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well 

Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria

Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you

Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers

*Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice