Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal FT and PT

About the Role

Hall Place Veterinary Centre is recruiting for both full-time and part-time Registered Veterinary Nurses to join their clinical team at the main Pinkneys Green practice, with flexibility to cover their branch locations in Marlow and Bourne End. You'll work in a purpose-built barn nestled in the Berkshire countryside, offering a calm and modern environment where you can deliver high-quality patient care without the stress of overnight shifts. This is a first-opinion small animal practice with genuine work-life balance: full-time roles run 40 hours per week across 4–5 days, part-time positions offer 16 hours over two 8-hour shifts, and the weekend rota is Saturdays only—no Sundays or out-of-hours work. You'll be part of a friendly, supportive team who pride themselves on excellent clinical care and looking after one another.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care across a varied caseload of first-opinion small animal patients
• Theatre and anaesthesia support, including assistance with laparoscopic speys and orthopaedic surgery
• Perform radiography and lead dental nursing procedures
• Manage in-patient care and patient monitoring within dedicated kennel and cattery facilities
• Run nurse-led clinics and client consultations
• Collaborate with veterinary surgeons and the wider practice team to maintain clinical standards
• Contribute to ongoing development and improvement of patient care protocols

Requirements

• Current RCVS registration as a Veterinary Nurse
• Practical experience working in clinical practice with developing confidence in medical and surgical nursing
• Strong communication skills and ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues
• Good organisational skills and effective workload management
• Proactive approach to learning, reflection, and continuous professional improvement

Benefits

• Leave: 6.6 weeks annual leave plus your birthday off, with increasing allowance based on length of service
• Development & Learning: £550 CPD allowance plus 24 hours paid leave; certificate support; clear pathways into Senior Nurse, Referral, leadership, or clinical mentor roles
• Healthcare: Private Medical Insurance; Healthcare Cash Plan; employee wellbeing initiatives
• Professional Support: RCVS and VDS fees covered by the practice
• Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Pension: Pension scheme available
• Perks: Discounted veterinary care; Cycle to Work scheme; Green Cars salary sacrifice; voluntary benefits with discounts and cashback
• Facilities: Free on-site parking; purpose-built practice with dedicated laboratory, dental suite, ultrasound room, isolation kennels, air conditioning

About the Practice

Hall Place Veterinary Centre is an established small animal practice located in Pinkneys Green, Berkshire, set within beautiful countryside. The main practice is purpose-built and well-equipped with a dedicated laboratory, dental suite, ultrasound facilities, separate kennel and cattery blocks with isolation kennels, nurse consultation rooms, and air conditioning—enabling high clinical standards. The practice also operates branch locations in Marlow and Bourne End to serve the wider community. The practice is part of IVC Evidensia, the UK and Europe's leading veterinary care group comprising over 900 practices and referral hospitals. IVC Evidensia is committed to supporting staff development, career progression, and wellbeing at every stage, creating environments where teams can grow in confidence and capability while delivering excellent patient outcomes.