Registered Veterinary Nurse

About the Role

This is a part-time position working 36 hours per week with flexible hours between 8am and 7:30pm. The role includes a 1:4 Saturday rota (8am to 1pm) with time off in lieu. You'll work at a unique hospital in Canterbury city centre that combines first opinion and referred patient care, equipped with outstanding diagnostic facilities including CT and radioiodine therapy. The experienced team shares a strong sense of teamwork and work-up culture, with an onsite dedicated out-of-hours service ensuring consistent patient care day and night. The location offers easy access to lunch and coffee venues and is well-connected to surrounding villages and the coast.

As a Registered 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. You'll have everything you need to grow your skills and confidence, with industry-leading learning, hands-on training, and guidance tailored to help you progress in your current role or explore new career pathways.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional care to both patients and their owners every day with genuine passion and commitment
• Support the full outcomes of patient care in all aspects of clinical work as part of the team
• Maintain quality by keeping the practice in excellent condition and ensuring the best possible outcomes for every patient
• Take advantage of ongoing training and development opportunities offered by CVS and the practice
• Contribute to creating a positive environment by fostering a friendly, welcoming and supportive team culture
• Use exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, to build strong, lasting relationships with colleagues, clients, and the pets they love

Requirements

• Current RCVS registration as a Veterinary Nurse
• Passion for delivering exceptional patient and client care
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development

Benefits

• Salary up to £33,000 FTE depending on experience
• RCVS fees paid in full
• Generous CPD allowance, Knowledge Hub access, BSAVA library, and funded advanced training opportunities
• Excellent Nursing Career Pathway
• Up to 33 days holiday with the option to buy or sell days
• Health cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing Champions network and enhanced family leave policies
• Staff pet care discounts: 50% off services, MiPet food, and medications
• Monthly line manager check-ins and access to personal mentors

About the Practice

This is a unique CVS hospital that has long provided invaluable care for first opinion and referred patients. The practice is equipped with outstanding diagnostic facilities including CT and radioiodine therapy, and operates with an onsite dedicated out-of-hours service. The experienced team demonstrates strong teamwork and a collaborative work-up culture.

CVS is committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued, and able to do their best work. The organisation fosters an inclusive and equitable environment with wellbeing support available through monthly line manager check-ins, a network of 400 Wellbeing Champions, Pastoral Support Vets, and personal mentors. CVS prioritises investment in facilities and offers significant operational support through central expert HR, recruitment, payroll, IT, finance, and procurement teams.