Registered Veterinary Nurse

About the Role

You’ll join a highly collaborative and effective hospital where teamwork and case discussion are central to how the team works. This full-time temporary role offers 37.5 hours per week with flexible working options available regarding hours and shifts, so you can find an arrangement that suits your life outside work.

Your day will be varied and fast-paced. You’ll deliver nurse consultations, manage inpatient care, dispense medications, and assist in theatre including Schedule 3 surgery. You’ll take pride in maintaining high standards of nursing care while keeping pets calm and owners informed, working as part of a close-knit team to keep things running smoothly. The hospital is modern and well-equipped with separate dog and cat kennelling facilities, in-house radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, piped gases and extensive orthopaedic equipment.

Your passion for animal welfare will drive you to champion PDSA’s charitable mission, promote client contributions, and suggest improvements and efficiencies where you can spot them. The work is genuinely rewarding, and the organisation values ensuring you have the work-life balance that suits your needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct nurse consultations and provide clinical assessment
• Manage inpatient care across the hospital’s separate dog and cat kennels
• Assist in theatre, including Schedule 3 surgery procedures
• Dispense medications accurately and safely
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and clients to keep pets calm and owners informed
• Contribute to shared learning and case discussions within the collaborative team
• Champion PDSA’s charitable values and promote client contributions
• Identify opportunities for resource efficiency and service improvements

Requirements

• Current RCVS registration as a Registered Veterinary Nurse
• Confident communication with a wide range of colleagues and clients
• Ability to adapt to a wide variety of cases and a busy environment
• Willingness to share skills, support others, and lead by example
• Passion for animal welfare and commitment to charitable values
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Benefits

• Professional Development: CPD allowance of 3 days and £500 per year. Full RCVS fees paid by PDSA. Extensive internal CPD programmes plus discounts for BSAVA Congress and London Vet Show.
• Holiday & Time Off: 25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the option to buy or sell an extra 5 days. Three paid special days off annually: Volunteering Day, Celebration Day, and Wellbeing Day.
• Pension & Protection: Generous pension options with PDSA contributions starting at 5% and rising to 10%. Life assurance providing four times your annual salary.
• Wellbeing & Support: AXA Health Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 wellbeing support. Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
• Discounts & Extras: 15% discount on PDSA Pet Insurance plus access to staff veterinary services. Retail, holiday and lifestyle discounts through the Fetch benefits platform.

About the Practice

PDSA Coventry is part of the People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals, a charity providing vital veterinary care for the pets of people in financial hardship for over a century. The hospital is modern and well-equipped, with varied clinical interests across the team giving you access to a wide pool of knowledge and experience. The practice is collaborative and supportive, with a culture that encourages all team members to bring their individuality and passion for pets to work.

PDSA is committed to embedding diversity and inclusion within its teams, creating a working environment where all individuals can make best use of their skills free from discrimination. The organisation offers a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies and opportunities for flexible working arrangements.