Registered Veterinary Nurse

About the Role

This full-time position offers varied nursing work across all aspects of general small animal practice. You'll join a team of 6 veterinary surgeons and multiple registered veterinary nurses at Midland Vets, a long-established RCVS-accredited practice in Leyton. The role is structured around daytime hours only: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday with shifts between 7:45am and 7:30pm, plus a manageable 1-in-4 Saturday morning rota. No out-of-hours or Sunday work is required.

The practice is well-equipped with a laboratory suite, theatre, radiography facilities, dental x-ray, and three consulting rooms, enabling you to support everything from routine consultations to complex procedures. You'll have opportunities to develop clinical skills further with support for CPD, certificates, and training in schedule 3 procedures. The wider team includes care assistants, a reception team, practice manager, and visiting specialists, creating a collaborative environment where clinical standards are a priority.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care across a varied small animal caseload of dogs, cats, rabbits, and small furries
• Support surgical procedures, including anaesthesia monitoring and theatre nursing
• Run nurse consultations and contribute to preventative healthcare
• Work collaboratively with veterinary surgeons and the wider practice team to maintain clinical standards
• Assist with the smooth day-to-day running of the clinical environment

Requirements

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS
• Experience working in clinical practice with growing confidence in medical and surgical nursing
• Strong communication skills and ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage workload effectively
• Proactive approach to learning, reflection, and continuous improvement

Benefits

• 6.6 weeks annual leave plus your birthday off, with increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• £550 CPD allowance plus 24 hours paid leave for professional development
• Certificate support and ongoing learning backed by experienced colleagues
• RCVS and VDS fees covered
• Private Medical Insurance and Healthcare Cash Plan
• Enhanced family-friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, and surrogacy pay
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounted veterinary care
• Voluntary benefits including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to retail discounts and cashback
• Clear career pathways with progression into Senior Nurse, Referral, leadership roles, and clinical supervisor or mentor positions

About the Practice

Midland Veterinary Surgery has served the Leyton and surrounding areas since 1974. The practice was established in its current form in 2001 and has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality first opinion small animal care within the local community. It became an RCVS-accredited practice in 2008 and has operated as a Veterinary Nurse Training Practice for many years. The building, a converted former drinking house, was extensively renovated in recent years. The practice is part of IVC Evidensia, the UK and Europe's leading veterinary care group comprising over 900 practices and referral hospitals.

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