Registered Veterinary Nurse

About the Role

Oxford Vet Clinic has just relaunched following an extensive renovation, and you’ll be joining a growing nursing team in a modern, forward-thinking small animal practice. This role offers a brilliant combination of excellent facilities, strong clinical leadership, and a calm, compassionate approach to patient care. With a manageable 1-in-5 weekend rota (Saturday and Sunday mornings only at the sister Botley site) and no out-of-hours or bank holiday work, you’ll enjoy genuine work-life balance while contributing to something truly special.

Set in Marston, Oxford—surrounded by stunning architecture, vibrant culture, and easy access to the Cotswolds countryside—this is an opportunity to build your career in a practice that genuinely values its team and invests in their development.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care across a newly renovated small animal clinic, including dogs, cats, and other companion animals
• Work within a supportive, collaborative team of RVNs and veterinary surgeons, contributing your full skill set to patient care and clinical discussions
• Participate in daily team huddles, helping shape clinical decisions and sharing ideas in an environment where every voice is valued
• Support nurse-led, condition-specific clinics and help develop specialist nursing services as the practice grows
• Carry out typical late inpatient checks (approximately one per week when on late shift) and weekend inpatient checks in partnership with the duty vet
• Contribute to maintaining the practice’s reputation for exceptional, compassionate patient care and low-stress handling protocols

Requirements

• Current RCVS registration as a Registered Veterinary Nurse
• A genuine commitment to high clinical standards and compassionate patient care
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and contribute positively to practice culture
• Flexibility to work within the clinic rota structure, including weekend mornings and occasional late shifts

Benefits

• Salary from £28,000, depending on experience
• 5 weeks’ annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Your birthday off
• CPD encouraged and supported, with funded professional certificates available
• Professional fees paid for RCVS and VDS membership
• Paid lunch breaks during shifts
• Time off in lieu for weekend work
• Bonus payments for any late inpatient checks carried out
• Friendly, close-knit team environment with regular social events and a genuine sense of community

About the Practice

Oxford Vet Clinic represents the evolution of Oxford Cat Clinic, an independent, family-run practice established in 2006 that has become Oxford’s go-to choice for feline care. Following an extensive renovation, the Marston branch now welcomes all small animals while maintaining the exceptional clinical standards, thoughtful handling protocols, and calm, compassionate approach the practice is known for. The sister practice, Oxford Cat Clinic in Botley, remains 100% feline-focused with specialist facilities. Both sites are proudly independent, locally managed, and led by a hands-on leadership team actively involved in the clinic every day.

The nursing team is led by Lead RVN Phebie, who is currently completing a CertAVN in Medical Nursing, and includes RVN Shalayna with strong anaesthesia expertise. The veterinary team is led by Clinical Lead Shivana (with a certificate in small animal surgery and advancing orthopaedic skills), alongside Anna (completing a certificate in ophthalmology) and Matilde (with a particular interest in dermatology). The practice actively encourages CPD, supports further qualifications, and fosters a genuinely collaborative culture where daily team huddles keep communication open and every team member’s contribution is valued.