Registered Veterinary Nurse – Small Animal

About the Role

Norwood Road Veterinary Surgery is a 100% small animal practice in Herne Hill, South London—just 15 minutes by train from Central London. You’ll be joining a close-knit team of 3 vets, a Head Nurse, 2 veterinary care assistants, a receptionist, and a Practice Director who genuinely collaborate and respect each other’s expertise.

This is a hands-on nursing role with real variety. Your days will span everything from puppy care and post-operative wound management to assisting with specialist surgeries and running diagnostic imaging support. Whether you enjoy nurse-led clinics, managing complex cases, or mentoring student nurses, you’ll find plenty of scope here. This is full-time or part-time work (typically 40 hours across 4–5 days), with no weekends and no out-of-hours commitments—the practice is genuinely flexible about working patterns to suit your life.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care across a range of small animal cases, from routine procedures to specialist surgical support
• Assist veterinary surgeons during consultations, diagnostics, and surgical procedures
• Run nurse-led clinics and health checks as appropriate to your experience and interests
• Support and mentor student veterinary nurses as they progress through their training
• Maintain high standards of infection control and clinical practice within the team environment
• Contribute to the practice’s commitment to ongoing quality improvement and learning

Requirements

• Current registration with the RCVS as a Registered Veterinary Nurse
• Hands-on approach to patient care with genuine enthusiasm for nursing procedures
• Team player mentality in a supportive, collaborative environment
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and learning
• Realistic attitude to work-life balance (you’ll appreciate that this role respects your time)

Development Opportunities

The practice actively supports career development. You can:

• Train to perform Schedule 3 procedures
• Pursue certificate-level studies with financial support
• Access £550 annual CPD allowance plus 24 hours paid CPD leave (pro rata)
• Learn from the IVC Evidensia Academy learning platforms
• Apply for research funding to explore areas of clinical interest
• Take on a Clinical Coach or mentoring role

Benefits

• Salary: Up to £36,000 depending on experience
• Time off: 6.6 weeks annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Relocation: £1,000 relocation allowance
• Health & Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced family-friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Professional Support: VDS indemnity cover and RCVS membership fees covered
• Pension: Company pension scheme with employer contribution
• Learning: £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid CPD leave (pro rata), certificate study support, access to Vetlexicon online encyclopaedia
• Sustainability: Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Perks: Discounted veterinary treatment for your own pets at IVC Evidensia practices, access to hundreds of retail discounts and cashback, flexible voluntary benefits package

About the Practice

Established over 21 years ago, Norwood Road Veterinary Surgery has built a loyal client base and strong reputation for exceptional patient care in a warm, welcoming environment. The practice is part of IVC Evidensia, one of the UK’s leading veterinary groups, which provides access to additional resources, learning pathways, and professional support.

The surgery features air-conditioned reception and consulting rooms, with free parking available outside and on adjacent roads. The team is deliberately small—allowing genuine relationships and collaborative clinical discussions—and they invest heavily in their people, premises, and processes.