Registered Veterinary Nurse

About the Role

This full-time Registered Veterinary Nurse position is based across Lady Dane Vets' two locations in Faversham and Whitstable, Kent, working on a rotating pattern. You'll be joining an experienced, stable team (some members have been with the practice since the 1980s) and contributing to high-quality first opinion small animal care in a modern, well-resourced environment.

The Whitstable site sits just a 2-minute walk from the beach and enjoys easy access to the town centre, train station, and wider amenities. Faversham's purpose-built practice is located minutes from the town centre. Both sites are approximately 13 minutes' drive apart. Your schedule works 08:00 to 18:30 across four weekdays, with one day off per week, plus 1:4 Saturday shifts from 08:00 to 16:00.

You'll develop confidence in sole charge nursing responsibilities when the head nurse is based at the alternate site, working within a collaborative, values-led culture centred on care and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care across theatre, surgical nursing, dental radiography, nurse consultations, ultrasound, digital radiography, and laboratory work
• Take responsibility for infection control, dispensing, and puppy party delivery
• Cover sole charge shifts with confidence, demonstrating autonomy and sound clinical judgement
• Build positive relationships with clients and colleagues, supporting the practice's commitment to excellent customer experience
• Contribute to clinical standards and ongoing development of patient care protocols

Requirements

• Current RCVS registration as a Veterinary Nurse
• Ideally at least 3 years of clinical practice experience, with demonstrated confidence in medical and surgical nursing
• Experience or comfort working with sole charge responsibility
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with clients and team members
• Excellent organisational abilities and effective workload management
• Proactive approach to learning, reflection, and continuous professional improvement

Benefits

• 6.6 weeks' annual leave plus your birthday off, with increasing allowance based on length of service
• 550 pounds CPD allowance plus 24 hours paid leave per year for professional development
• RCVS and VDS fees covered
• Enhanced family-friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Pension scheme
• Certificate support and clear progression pathways into Senior Nurse, Referral, or leadership roles
• Discounted veterinary care for your own animals
• Voluntary benefits including Green Cars salary sacrifice and access to discounts and cashback with hundreds of retailers

About the Practice

Lady Dane Vets is part of inspiring vet care (IVC Evidensia), the UK's number one vet care provider, trusted with the care of over 2 million animals. The practice combines modern clinical facilities with a genuine commitment to staff wellbeing and development. Both sites feature digital radiography, endoscopy, ultrasound, Doppler imaging, in-house IDEXX laboratories, multiparameter monitors, tonometry, and dental radiography capabilities.

The team is characterised by experienced, loyal staff who share a genuine passion for animal care and are dedicated to delivering the very best service. The practice culture emphasises care, community, and continuous improvement, with clear career pathways and support for professional development at every stage.