Registered Veterinary Nurse – Small Animal

About the Role

This is your chance to practise nursing the way it should be—varied, supported, and deeply involved in patient outcomes. You’ll move between nurse consultations, wound management, surgical assistance, and diagnostic imaging, building real expertise across every aspect of small animal care. Working full-time across four or five days with zero weekend or out-of-hours commitments, you’ll have genuine breathing room for life outside the practice—and they mean that, with flexibility to adjust your schedule if needed.

Norwood Road Veterinary Practice sits in the vibrant Herne Hill community, just 15 minutes by train from Central London. This 100% small animal practice has spent over 21 years earning a strong reputation and loyal client base by prioritising genuine patient care and team wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct nurse consultations and manage ongoing patient care independently
• Perform wound management and post-operative care
• Assist with surgical procedures and provide perioperative nursing support
• Operate diagnostic imaging equipment and support diagnostic workups
• Work collaboratively with three veterinary surgeons, a Head Nurse, two veterinary care assistants, and the Practice Director
• Develop expertise in Schedule 3 procedures with ongoing support
• Mentor student veterinary nurses or progress towards a Clinical Coach qualification if interested

Requirements

• Current RVN registration with the RCVS
• Hands-on approach to nursing with a genuine interest in patient care
• Enthusiasm for developing your skills further
• Team player mentality with ability to thrive in a supportive, collegial environment

Benefits

• Salary: Up to £36,000 depending on experience
• Time Off: 6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays; £1,000 relocation allowance
• Professional Development: £550 annual CPD allowance with 24 hours paid CPD leave (pro rata); certificate support; access to IVC Evidensia Academy; Vetlexicon online learning; research funding available
• Health & Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance; 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme; enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, and surrogacy pay; employee wellbeing initiatives
• Professional Support: VDS cover and RCVS fees covered
• Financial: Company pension scheme with IVC Evidensia contribution; Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme; voluntary benefits with choice; retail discounts and cashback; discounted treatment for your own pets at IVC Evidensia practices
• Flexible Working: Hours and days negotiable to suit your lifestyle
• Clinical Support: Infection Prevention and Control Programme; Quality Improvement Programme

About the Practice

Norwood Road Veterinary Practice is a well-established small animal practice in Herne Hill, Southeast London, built on 21 years of trusted client relationships and high standards of care. The practice operates as a close-knit team of three veterinary surgeons, a Head Nurse, receptionist, two veterinary care assistants, and a Practice Director. Collaboration, mutual respect, and excellent patient outcomes form the foundation of their culture—even the occasional slice of cake features in daily life.

As part of IVC Evidensia, the practice has access to wider educational resources, professional networks, and support systems while maintaining its independent identity and community focus. The team actively invests in professional development, offering practical learning opportunities and genuine mentorship for those seeking to advance their nursing career.