Registered Veterinary Nurse

About the Role

This permanent or fixed-term position offers you the chance to work as part of a passionate, collaborative team at Arbury Road Vets in Cambridge. You'll work 40 hours across 5 days, with a shared 1-in-4 Saturday morning rota. The practice sits close to countryside, London, and major airports, giving you excellent location flexibility alongside a genuinely friendly workplace culture.

The team includes vets, nurses, patient care assistants, and receptionists all committed to delivering exceptional small animal care. You'll have access to modern facilities including x-ray, dental x-ray, and ultrasound equipment. The practice is rated Outstanding in Client Service and holds Silver status under the ISFM Cat-Friendly Clinics scheme, meaning you'll be working somewhere that genuinely prioritises animal welfare.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate, high-standard nursing care to patients and support owners throughout their pets' treatment journeys
• Assist with all clinical nursing duties as part of the team, supporting vets and other colleagues across medical and surgical cases
• Maintain practice standards and cleanliness to ensure quality care and optimal outcomes for every patient
• Communicate confidently with clients, colleagues, and pets using strong written and verbal skills
• Engage with ongoing training and development to expand your clinical knowledge and nursing skills
• Contribute to a positive, supportive team environment where everyone feels valued

Requirements

• Current RCVS registration as a Veterinary Nurse
• Dedication to high standards of patient and client care
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to engage in continuous professional development

Benefits

• RCVS fees paid in full
• Generous CPD allowance with access to Knowledge Hub, BSAVA library, and funded advanced training
• Excellent nursing career pathway with room to progress
• Up to 33 days holiday annually with option to buy/sell additional days
• Health cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced family leave policies and wellbeing support
• 50% staff discount on veterinary services, MiPet food, and medications
• Regular line-manager check-ins and access to 400+ Wellbeing Champions and personal mentors

About the Practice

Arbury Road Vets is a first-opinion small animal practice operated by CVS Group Plc. The team pride themselves on creating a friendly, collaborative environment where every member is supported in delivering outstanding care. The practice has invested in quality facilities and maintains a loyal, engaged client base who share a commitment to their pets' wellbeing.

CVS Group is committed to building an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued and colleagues feel safe to speak up. The practice benefits from CVS's central support teams covering HR, recruitment, payroll, IT, finance, and procurement, alongside a multi-million-pound improvement fund for facility enhancements across the group.