Registered Veterinary Nurse

About the Role

This is a full-time position at Letchworth Veterinary Centre, a busy first opinion small animal practice serving the local community and surrounding areas. You'll work a 40-hour week across 4 or 5 days, with hours between 7:45 am and 7:30 pm, plus a 1 in 6 Saturday rota from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm. Importantly, there are no out-of-hours shifts: all after-hours cover is provided by Vets Now, giving you genuine work-life balance.

As an integral member of the clinical team, you'll deliver high-quality nursing care across a range of first opinion cases, working collaboratively with the five-strong veterinary team (three of whom have over 10 years' experience) and the wider practice staff. The practice is equipped with ultrasound, digital x-ray, in-house lab, separate theatre and dental rooms, dental x-ray, and tonovet. You'll have the opportunity to progress into senior nursing, referral roles, or clinical supervisory positions.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct nurse consults including wellness screens, second vaccines, and weight clinics
• Theatre duties and surgical nursing support
• Kennel care and patient support
• In-house laboratory work
• Support the development of patient care standards and clinical excellence
• Build positive client relationships and communicate effectively with the team

Requirements

• RCVS registration as a Registered Veterinary Nurse
• Experience working in clinical practice with growing confidence in medical and surgical nursing
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues
• Good organisational skills and effective workload management
• A proactive approach to learning, reflection, and continuous improvement
• Interest in progressing as a clinical coach and mentoring students is desirable but not essential

Benefits

• 6.6 weeks' annual leave plus your birthday off
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Enhanced family-friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme
• 550 pounds CPD allowance plus 24 hours paid learning leave
• Certificate support and RCVS fees covered
• VDS fees covered
• Pension scheme
• Discounted veterinary care
• Voluntary benefits including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts with hundreds of retailers
• Ongoing career development and progression opportunities
• World-class learning resources through IVC Evidensia Academy

About the Practice

Letchworth Veterinary Centre is a well-established first opinion small animal practice serving the Letchworth community for many years. The practice is proud of its long-standing client relationships, with some clients returning for over 50 years, whilst welcoming new pet owners. The team is committed to looking after staff, patients, and clients with equal care and attention.

The practice is part of IVC Evidensia, the UK's number one vet care provider, trusted with the care of over 2 million animals. Letchworth Vets operates with a proud, separate cat ward working towards ISFM Cat Friendly status, reflecting the practice's commitment to specialist patient care and a values-led culture centred on care, community, and continuous improvement.