Registered Veterinary Nurse

About the Role

Ewell is a beautifully designed first opinion clinic offering a welcoming environment with an open prep area, walk-in kennels, and spacious reception. This part-time position (up to 32 hours per week) offers genuine flexibility without on-call duties. Your schedule will include rotational Saturday cover at the branch plus occasional shifts at Stone Lion Hospital in Wimbledon (1:4 branch Saturday and 1:10 Saturday rotation). You'll receive dedicated induction support, including a full day at the hospital before your first shift, so you're never thrown in at the deep end.

You'll be part of a busy, growing practice with excellent backup support from a Senior RVN, experienced RVNs, and trainee nurses. The practice is well-positioned in Epsom with easy access to multiple local train stations, desirable parts of London including Richmond and Wimbledon, and convenient parking (rare for this proximity to London). London Gatwick Airport is just 30 minutes away.

Progression matters here. The practice actively encourages career development and now offers leadership training for colleagues interested in exploring senior roles within the Goddard group.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, continually improving nursing care to all patients
• Assist veterinary surgeons in theatre and during consultations as required
• Maintain comprehensive and accurate hospitalisation records for all patients
• Ensure comfort and welfare standards for all animals in the practice's care
• Clean, pack, sterilise, and store equipment correctly
• Manage adequate drug, diet, and consumable stocks; place supplier orders as needed
• Provide reception duties, handling clients and their pets professionally in person, by email, and by telephone
• Mentor student nurses as a clinical supervisor
• Support induction and training of new staff members
• Maintain a respectful, collaborative team environment

Requirements

• Current RVN registration with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
• Proven experience in small animal nursing practice
• Strong communication skills and client-facing experience
• Ability to work flexibly within a rota system (branch and hospital shifts)
• Commitment to high clinical standards and patient welfare

Benefits

• Salary: £26,000 to £28,800 per annum (£32,000 to £36,000 full-time equivalent), dependent on experience
• 6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays (pro rata)
• CPD budget plus up to 2 days' paid CPD leave per year
• Paid 30-minute lunch breaks
• Private medical healthcare scheme available at reduced rate with medical cashback incentives
• Optional accommodation: newly refurbished shared 2-bedroom flat available to rent above the practice
• No on-call requirements
• Mental Health First Aid trained senior managers and Wellness Plans for all new starters
• Access to Goddard's nursing college and continued professional development opportunities

About the Practice

Goddard Veterinary Group was established in 1952 and has grown to become a significant operator across London, with 44 neighbourhood practices, three 24-hour hospitals, their own nursing college, and an expanding contact centre. The group is known for prioritising staff wellbeing; over 20% of their team have been with them for 10 years or more, and they maintain consistently high employee satisfaction ratings on independent review sites.

The practice culture emphasizes listening to staff through a Colleague Forum, regular virtual Town Hall meetings with live polling and Q&A sessions, and proactive mental health support. All senior managers are Mental Health First Aid trained. The Ewell clinic benefits from direct support from Stone Lion 24-hour hospital in Wimbledon for complex case referrals and emergency out-of-hours care. As a forward-thinking organisation, Goddard invests in equipment upgrades and clinic refurbishments to ensure modern, efficient working environments.