Registered Veterinary Nurse

About the Role

Medivet Croydon is seeking an RVN to join a well-established, successful practice that's been freshly refurbished to create a welcoming environment for both staff and clients. You'll work from a modern facility featuring two spacious consultation rooms, a dedicated theatre and prep room, and a bright reception area. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with a 1:5 weekend rota shared at Beckenham 24-hour centre—meaning genuine time off to recharge. The practice is ideally situated within a 20-minute walk of East Croydon train station, giving you direct rail access to central London in just 15–20 minutes. The supportive team here values collaboration and professional development, creating an environment where nursing care truly makes a difference.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional patient care through nurse-led appointments and Schedule 3 activities
• Support veterinary surgeons during consultations, surgeries and procedures, maintaining compliance with all regulatory and operational standards
• Manage patient monitoring, admissions and discharges with attention to detail and compassion
• Provide outstanding client communication and support throughout the patient journey
• Work collaboratively within a supportive small animal team to maintain high standards of care

Requirements

• RCVS registered Veterinary Nurse (current registration essential)
• Passion for delivering exceptional patient and client care
• Team player with a proactive, supportive approach
• Willingness to work within a 1:5 weekend rota at the Beckenham 24-hour centre

Benefits

• Competitive salary: Up to £36,000 per year depending on experience
• Health & wellbeing: Health Cash Plan from day one, 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support, Life Assurance (3× salary)
• Annual leave: 5 weeks' holiday plus Bank Holidays, rising with service, plus one additional 'Day for You' paid day off
• Learning & development: £750 CPD allowance plus 2 days' paid leave per year, access to Clinical Communities, internal CPD resources, and 24-hour hospital learning opportunities
• Professional support: RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Additional perks: Cycle to Work scheme, Season Ticket loans, discounts on Medivet products and services
• Career pathways: Funded certificates and internal progression opportunities

About the Practice

Medivet Croydon is part of Medivet, a leading UK and European veterinary care provider operating over 400 practices including 24-hour centres and specialist referral hospitals. The practice is newly refurbished and equipped with modern facilities to support both clinical care and team wellbeing. Medivet's philosophy centres on providing the right treatment for pets and supporting the people who care for them. The practice is committed to giving staff the tools, time and development opportunities to build meaningful careers in veterinary nursing.