Registered Veterinary Nurse

About the Role

This is a full-time Registered Veterinary Nurse position working up to 40 hours per week, ideally over four days, Monday to Friday. There may also be the occasional Saturday morning.

The role is focused on OOH nursing, with support from on-call vet surgeons and twilight nurses. You'll be working as part of a team that stays connected across day and night shifts, while still having the autonomy to manage your own night.

Salary is competitive at £33,000 FTE, DOE.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for OOH patients each night.
• Support patient recovery and day-to-day clinical care as part of the wider team.
• Help maintain high standards of care and practice conditions.
• Work collaboratively with on-call vet surgeons, twilight nurses, and the day and night shift teams.
• Use strong written and verbal communication when dealing with colleagues, clients, and pet owners.
• Contribute to a positive, friendly and supportive team culture.

Requirements

• Registered Veterinary Nurse status.
• A passion for delivering excellent care to patients and owners.
• Confident written and verbal communication skills.
• A willingness to learn, develop and make the most of training opportunities.
• An interest in working in an OOH setting.

Benefits

• £33,000 FTE salary, DOE.
• Up to 40 hours per week, ideally over four days Monday to Friday.
• Occasional Saturday morning work.
• RCVS fees paid in full.
• Generous CPD allowance.
• Access to Knowledge Hub resources.
• BSAVA library access.
• Funded advanced training opportunities.
• Excellent Nursing Career Pathway.
• Health cash plan.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Wellbeing Champions and enhanced family leave policies.
• Staff pet care discounts, including 50% off services, MiPet food and medications.

About the Practice

The role is with CVS Veterinary Group at Fathings, a two-site small animal practice with a team of vets, nurses and receptionists. The practice describes its environment as friendly and collaborative, with facilities designed to support high-quality care.

CVS also highlights central support in HR, recruitment, payroll, IT, finance and procurement, plus ongoing investment in practice facilities through a multi-million-pound improvement fund.