Registered Veterinary Nurse

About the Role

You'll join Biscot Mill Vet Centre, a busy first opinion small animal practice in Luton with strong transport links to London and Bedford. This full-time role offers a Monday to Friday schedule with manageable 1:3 Saturday mornings, giving you genuine work-life balance in a progressive practice that genuinely respects nursing standards.

The practice is fully equipped with a laboratory suite, sterile theatre, radiography, dental x-ray facilities, and three consulting rooms. You'll work alongside an experienced Clinical Lead Veterinary Surgeon, Practice Director, and dedicated nursing and reception teams who are committed to delivering high-quality patient care and building positive client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Running nursing consults and delivering clinical assessment
• Inpatient care and monitoring
• Laboratory work and diagnostic imaging
• Monitoring anaesthesia during surgical procedures
• Collaborating with veterinary surgeons and support staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Contributing to clinical standards and supporting ongoing development of patient care within the practice
• Engaging in nurse training and mentoring as a Training Practice

Requirements

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS
• 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 effective workload management
• Proactive approach to learning, reflection, and continuous improvement
• Team-oriented mindset with enthusiasm for delivering high standards of care

Benefits

• Salary up to £33,000 depending on experience
• 6.8 weeks' annual leave with increasing allowance based on length of service
• £550 CPD allowance plus 24 hours paid leave for professional development
• RCVS and VDS fees covered by the practice
• Private Medical Insurance
• Enhanced family-friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Pension scheme
• Discounted veterinary care
• Voluntary benefits including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to hundreds of retail discounts and cashback partners
• Clear career progression pathways into Senior Nurse, Referral, leadership, clinical supervisor, and mentoring roles

About the Practice

Biscot Mill Veterinary Centre is a long-established first opinion small animal practice in the heart of Bedfordshire. The practice is part of inspiring vet care, the UK's number one vet care provider, trusted with the care of over 2 million animals. Their team is dedicated to providing caring, sensible, and unhurried advice, ensuring pets are kept comfortable, healthy, and happy while enjoying their visits.

The practice operates as a Training Practice and actively supports nurses in completing Schedule 3 procedures and pursuing professional development. They pride themselves on a collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement, with experienced colleagues providing mentoring and support to all team members.