Registered Veterinary Nurse (Hospital)

About the Role

You’ll be joining Farnham Veterinary Hospital, a fully equipped, state-of-the-art facility in the heart of Farnham, Surrey that accepts complex cases and sits at the heart of a multi-site practice group. This is a full-time position working a 4-day week on a rotating shift pattern (38 hours), with one weekend every 4 weeks and a day off in lieu to balance your time. The hospital team includes highly skilled nurses with diverse expertise and specialisms, and you’ll rotate through theatre, wards, and consults to gain broad experience and keep your role varied.

Farnham nestles in the Surrey hills, surrounded by beautiful countryside and historic attractions—including the excellent Tilford Brewery. With easy access to London (just over an hour away) via major train stations and airports, you get the best of both worlds: a peaceful market town setting with urban opportunities nearby.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care across theatre, wards, and consultation settings in a busy hospital environment
• Support the diagnosis and treatment of complex cases alongside a skilled day team
• Rotate through different hospital departments to develop and maintain diverse clinical skills
• Contribute to the high standards of patient care that define Farnham Vet Group
• Work collaboratively within a friendly, supportive team culture

Requirements

• Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) qualification
• Confident, compassionate, and dedicated approach to patient care
• Excellent communication skills
• Eagerness to grow, develop, and embrace new challenges

Benefits

• Salary: dependent on experience, starting at £28,000 per annum
• Holiday: 6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays
• CPD & Professional Development: £600 CPD allowance per annum, plus additional support for qualifications and certificate pathways
• Health & Wellbeing: Health Shield membership providing wide-ranging contributions for dentistry, sports massage, and other treatments
• Professional Support: RCVS membership paid plus one other membership subscription of your choice; VDS cover
• Family Benefits: Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, and surrogacy pay
• Additional Perks: Discounted veterinary fees; My Perks scheme offering discounts on shopping, travel, and entertainment; cycle to work scheme
• Workplace Culture: Company sick pay, annual pay reviews, colleague engagement surveys, and genuine focus on employee wellbeing
• Career Progression: Clear opportunities to develop and advance within the group

About the Practice

Farnham Veterinary Group operates three RCVS-accredited sites: the flagship Farnham Veterinary Hospital (where this role is based) and community branch practices in Farncombe and Vale. The group combines the high standards and advanced facilities of a modern hospital with the personal touch of local branch practice care, delivering exceptional patient outcomes while maintaining strong client relationships across all sites.

As part of VetPartners, the group is backed by significant resources and support while maintaining its independent identity and local community focus. The practice won Employer of the Year at the Press Business IQ Awards and is genuinely committed to supporting and developing every team member.