Registered Veterinary Nurse

About the Role

CVS's Village Animal Hospital in the charming Surrey town of Caterham is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their dedicated team. This is a permanent position offering flexibility with 20-40 hours per week across various shift patterns, plus 1 in 6 weekend cover (with time off in lieu the following week). You'll be based primarily at the Caterham hospital, though branch cover across their 3 sites will be required.

The practice is ISFM gold accredited and an RCVS-recognised training hospital, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities. You'll work with experienced colleagues providing comprehensive care to a diverse caseload including dogs, cats, birds, poultry and small mammals. This is a role where no two days are the same, and your contribution to clinical work and patient outcomes really counts.

Key Responsibilities

• Support patient care outcomes across all aspects of clinical work as part of the team
• Deliver exceptional care and reassurance to patients and their owners every day
• Maintain and enhance the quality of the practice environment to ensure optimal patient care outcomes
• Develop your skills through ongoing training and development opportunities offered by CVS and the practice
• Foster a positive, friendly and supportive team culture
• Use strong written and verbal communication to build relationships with colleagues, clients and the animals in their care

Requirements

• Current RVN registration with the RCVS
• Passion for delivering high standards of patient care
• Strong communication and teamworking skills
• Flexibility to work across multiple practice locations

Benefits

• Salary up to £33,000 FTE depending on experience
• RCVS fees paid in full
• Generous CPD allowance and access to Knowledge Hub, BSAVA library, and funded advanced training
• Excellent nursing career pathway
• Up to 33 days holiday with option to buy or sell additional 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
• Performance bonus scheme recognising practice and individual contribution
• Monthly line-manager check-ins and access to personal mentors

About the Practice

CVS is a leading veterinary group committed to placing people first. The Village Animal Hospital in Caterham operates with a team of dedicated professionals delivering comprehensive small animal and exotic care. The practice holds ISFM gold status, is RCVS-accredited and serves as a training hospital, reflecting its commitment to clinical excellence and professional development.

CVS provides its practices with extensive central support: expert HR, recruitment, payroll, IT, finance and procurement teams. The group invests significantly in practice facilities through a dedicated multi-million-pound improvement fund. Wellbeing support is core to the culture, with 400 Wellbeing Champions, Pastoral Support Vets and personal mentors available, alongside Health Shield cover for physical and mental health support.