Registered Veterinary Nurse

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to work as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in a busy, independent first-opinion small animal practice. You’ll be joining a close-knit team that genuinely values nursing expertise and provides a supportive working environment. The practice is well-equipped with modern facilities including ultrasound, digital X-ray, dental suite, in-house laboratory, and endoscopy—giving you varied and engaging cases to work with.

This four-day working week role (08:30–18:30) comes with a shared on-call rota: one in four weekends (Friday evening through Sunday) and one to two weekday evenings per month. On-call duties focus on supporting the vet with generally quiet out-of-hours work, and you’ll share overnight hospitalisation duties with time off in lieu.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct nurse consultations and manage patient admissions and discharges
• Monitor anaesthesia and provide specialist surgical nursing support
• Deliver high-standard inpatient care and recovery management
• Undertake laboratory work and clinical administration tasks
• Support junior team members and student nurses in developing their skills
• Contribute ideas and enthusiasm to help develop practice protocols and procedures
• Prioritise client care and patient welfare in all interactions

Requirements

• Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification (RVN)
• Valid professional registration with RCVS
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Compassionate, patient-focused approach to client and animal care
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability

Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• CPD fully encouraged and funded
• Funding and support for professional certificates and further qualifications
• Professional fees paid by the practice
• Private medical insurance
• Discounted veterinary care and medications for your personal pets

About the Practice

This independent small animal practice has built a strong reputation for quality care and supportive teamwork. The premises include multiple consultation rooms, well-equipped theatres, inpatient wards, and dedicated nursing and support areas. The practice maintains a varied caseload and invests in modern diagnostic equipment to support clinical excellence.