Registered Veterinary Nurse – Small Animal

About the Role

Join Amery Veterinary Group as a Registered Veterinary Nurse and become part of a clinical team that genuinely values collaborative, high-standard patient care. This is a full-time or part-time opportunity (40 hours per week if full-time) working across a well-established small animal practice with three locations in Alton, Bordon, and Grayshott. The Alton and Bordon sites are fully equipped for surgical and diagnostic work, while Grayshott offers a calm consultation space—so you’ll have variety in your working environment.

Nestled near the South Downs National Park with easy access to the coast, this is a genuinely pleasant place to base yourself. You’ll be part of a supportive nursing team led by an experienced Head Nurse, with room to grow your interests and develop specialist skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct nursing consultations and provide client education on patient care and welfare
• Deliver inpatient care, monitoring, and recovery support
• Assist with surgical nursing and anaesthesia procedures
• Support veterinary surgeons with clinical procedures and diagnostic work
• Maintain high clinical standards and contribute to ongoing improvements in patient care
• Work collaboratively with the wider practice team across all three sites

Requirements

• Current RCVS registration as a Veterinary Nurse
• Experience working in clinical practice, with growing confidence in medical and surgical nursing
• Strong communication skills and ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage workload effectively
• A proactive approach to learning, reflection, and continuous improvement
• Clinical Coach qualification (or willingness to train) is desirable but not essential

Benefits

• Annual Leave: 6.6 weeks’ holiday plus your birthday off, with increasing allowance based on length of service
• Learning & Development: £550 CPD allowance plus 24 hours paid leave for professional development; certificate support funded
• Professional Support: RCVS and VDS fees covered by the practice
• Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, and surrogacy pay
• Healthcare: Private Medical Insurance and Healthcare Cash Plan
• Wellbeing: Cycle to Work scheme and employee wellbeing initiatives
• Pension: Workplace pension scheme
• Additional Perks: Discounted veterinary care; voluntary benefits including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of retailers
• Career Progression: Clear pathways into Senior Nurse, Referral, leadership, clinical supervisor, mentor, and certificate holder roles

About the Practice

Amery Veterinary Group is a well-established, RCVS-accredited small animal practice operating across three sites: Alton, Bordon, and Grayshott. The Alton and Bordon locations are fully equipped for surgical and diagnostic work, while the Grayshott site provides a welcoming consultation space. The practice has built strong relationships within its local community and maintains a loyal client base.

Amery Vets is part of IVC Evidensia, the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group comprising over 900 practices and referral hospitals. IVC Evidensia is committed to supporting careers without limits—investing in learning, innovation, and wellbeing to create environments where teams can grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment. The group is also a Disability Confident Employer and actively welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities and long-term health conditions.