Registered Veterinary Nurse
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Registered Veterinary Nurse
- On Site
- 615 Wells Road, Whitchurch, Bristol, United Kingdom, BS14 9BE
- First Opinion
- Permanent
- Highcroft (Whitchurch)
- Salary up to £32,000 depending on experience
Exotics Veterinary Nurse - Highcroft, Whitchurch | Salary between £28k - £32k depending on experience | Full-time, 40 hours across 4 days with 1 in 8 weekends across the hospital and TOIL
At CVS, caring is what we do
As a Veterinary Nurse, you'll be at the heart of promoting pet wellness—monitoring patients' health, supporting their recovery, and offering reassurance to the people who love them. Because for us, caring isn't just a job—it's in our nature.
We put our people first—because when you're supported, you can deliver the very best care. With industry-leading learning, hands-on training, and guidance, you'll have everything you need to grow your skills and confidence. Whether you're looking to progress in your current role or explore new pathways, CVS is the place to nurture your future career.
Life at Highcroft Whitchurch
Highcroft Whitchurch is a busy 24-hour hospital, supported by a passionate team of vets, nurses, PCAs and receptionists. You'll work alongside exotics nurses most of the week, with rotating support from the wider hospital team. Our dedicated exotics vets are on site, with further recruitment underway to expand the team.
We offer a specialist exotics environment, with:
- Separate exotic wards
- Specialist vivaria, aquaria, and large-species housing
- State-of-the-art surgical suite
- Access to digital X-ray, CT scanner, endoscopy, ultrasound, and MRI
- On-site emergency team for continuous support
Our caseload is diverse, ranging from snakes, lizards and tortoises, to fish, frogs, and even meerkats—no two days are ever the same.
About You
We're looking for a dedicated Exotics Veterinary Nurse to join our Whitchurch team.
To thrive in this role, you will:
- Be confident working with exotic species
- Bring at least 2+ years' experience
- Demonstrate strong clinical standards and exceptional patient care
Desirable Skills
- Previous exotics experience
- Exotics certificate (or willingness to undertake one; support available)
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Inpatient care for a wide range of exotic species
- Support with consults, procedures, and operations
- Contribute to a high clinical standard across exotic and small animal cases
What You Bring
- Passion for delivering exceptional care every day
- Confidence communicating with clients and colleagues
- A proactive attitude toward learning and development
- A willingness to contribute to a friendly, supportive team culture
- Commitment to maintaining an excellent practice environment and patient outcomes
The Benefits
When you join CVS, you'll receive:
- RCVS fees fully paid
- Generous CPD allowance + Knowledge Hub + BSAVA library
- Funded advanced training opportunities
- Excellent Nursing Career Pathway
- Up to 33 days holiday (with buy/sell options)
- Health cash plan, EAP, Wellbeing Champions, enhanced family leave
- Staff pet care discounts – 50% off services, MiPet food & medication
Join Us at CVS
We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued and able to do their best work. We foster an inclusive and equitable workplace, where diverse perspectives are invited and people feel safe to speak up.
Wellbeing support is always available, from monthly line-manager check-ins to our network of 400 Wellbeing Champions, Pastoral Support Vets and personal mentors. We offer leading benefits and policies, such as our Health Shield which provides support for physical and mental health.
Our aim is to free up clinical colleagues to do what they do best, so we offer practices a wide range of operational support. Central expert HR, recruitment, payroll, IT, finance, procurement teams are on hand to support with all aspects relating to the smooth running of each practice.
We prioritise investment in our facilities, delivering significant enhancements across numerous practices through a dedicated multi-million-pound improvement fund.
