Registered Veterinary Nurse

About the Role

Berry House Vets is seeking a motivated and friendly Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their small animal team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role offers a genuine opportunity to develop your nursing skills across a broad range of treatments and procedures whilst working in a fun, professional environment with colleagues who encourage you to use your full potential. You'll work full-time on a variety of shift patterns (7:30–16:00, 8:00–16:30, 10:00–18:30, with occasional duty shifts 15:00–21:45), plus weekends on a 1-in-7 rota. Importantly, there are no out-of-hours calls – reception staff cover opening hours – giving you genuine work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care across a range of nursing duties including nurse clinics, theatre work, and clinical support
• Utilise advanced diagnostic and treatment equipment including laparoscopy, digital x-ray (including dental imaging), multiparameter monitoring, and Phovia
• Support a wide range of veterinary treatments and procedures in a busy, organised practice environment
• Maintain high standards of professionalism, client service, and animal welfare in a team-focused setting

Requirements

• Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification
• Strong all-round nursing skills and practical experience
• Friendly, enthusiastic, and proactive approach to teamwork
• Commitment to delivering high-quality patient care and excellent client communication
• Ability to thrive in a busy practice whilst maintaining professionalism and organisation

Benefits

• Time Off: 6.6 weeks annual leave plus your birthday as a paid day off
• Wellbeing: Private medical insurance, enhanced family-friendly policies (maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay), Cycle to Work scheme, non-accidental injury support, and employee wellbeing initiatives
• Professional Development: £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid pro rata, learning and development via IVC Evidensia Academy, access to Vetlexicon online resource, research funding opportunities, and participation in Infection Prevention and Control and Quality Improvement programmes
• Professional Support: VDS cover and RCVS fees covered
• Additional Perks: Pawsome Benefits reward scheme (discounts and cashback with 100s of retailers), 5% employee/3% employer pension contribution, and discounted staff pet care

About the Practice

Berry House Vets is a well-established, single-site small animal practice in the centre of Hitchin with over 50 years of history serving the local community and surrounding countryside. The practice is conveniently located just five minutes from the mainline station into London and ten minutes from Hitchin High Street. Modern facilities include advanced diagnostic and treatment equipment, and the team is committed to providing exceptional, compassionate veterinary care alongside preventative health schemes. The practice is part of IVC Evidensia, part of Mars Veterinary Health, giving you access to broader professional development, support, and resources whilst maintaining the friendly, local feel of an established community practice.