Registered Veterinary Nurse

About the Role

You’ll be joining Kennington, a thriving two-vet first opinion practice in one of South London’s best-kept neighbourhoods. This is a full-time 4-day week position—no on-call required—with predictable weekend duties on a 1:4 branch Saturday rota and 1:10 Saturday rotation at Stone Lion Hospital in Wimbledon, plus one bank holiday per year at the hospital. The practice spans two floors, so you’ll definitely keep active during your shifts.

As the second RVN joining an established support team, you’ll work alongside a senior vet, associate vet, senior RVN, trainee nurses, and a supportive regional manager. The senior vet has a particular interest in surgery, so you’ll gain exposure to a variety of surgical cases. As part of your induction, you’ll spend time with the Stone Lion Hospital team to prepare for your first Sunday shift. Your clients and patients benefit from Stone Lion’s 24-hour emergency support for out-of-hours care or advanced treatment referrals.

Location wise, you’re just a 10-minute walk from The Oval and an 8-minute stroll from Kennington Underground station (Northern line), making commuting across London straightforward.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, continuously improving nursing care and maintain comprehensive patient hospitalisation records
• Assist veterinary surgeons in theatre and during consultations as required
• Ensure excellent comfort and welfare standards for all animals in the practice’s care
• Prepare, clean, sterilise, and store surgical equipment and materials correctly
• Manage stock levels of drugs, diets, and consumables; place supplier orders as needed
• Maintain accurate and detailed records for hospitalised patients
• Provide reception duties, ensuring friendly and efficient client and pet handling in person, by email, and by telephone
• Support and supervise student nurses as a clinical supervisor
• Contribute to induction and training of new staff members
• Foster a respectful, collaborative team environment

Requirements

• Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) qualification
• Ability to multitask and communicate efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to work scheduled weekend shifts at branch and hospital locations

Benefits

• Salary: £32,000–£35,000 per year (depending on experience, with room for progression)
• 6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays
• Annual CPD budget plus up to 2 days’ paid CPD leave per year
• Paid 30-minute lunch breaks
• Private medical healthcare scheme available at reduced staff rate, including medical cashback incentives

About the Practice

Kennington is a first opinion small animal practice in South London, part of the Goddard Veterinary Group network. The practice has grown steadily over the years and operates as a two-vet clinic providing general and surgical services. The team is supported by a senior RVN, trainee nurses, and a dedicated regional manager who foster a collaborative, welcoming work environment.

The practice works in partnership with Stone Lion 24-hour Hospital in Wimbledon, which provides out-of-hours emergency care and specialist referral services when needed. This arrangement ensures continuity of care and supports the branch team with advanced treatment options.