Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

About the Role

Runnymede Hill Veterinary Hospital is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse to become a vital member of a close-knit nursing team in Egham, Surrey. This full-time position offers a rewarding opportunity to work across a varied and interesting small animal caseload within a modern, RCVS-accredited facility. You'll work a guaranteed four-day week (40 hours) with shifts ranging from 7:30 am to 7:30 pm, including one Saturday in four (9:00 am to 2:00 pm) with time off in lieu. Best of all—there are no out-of-hours, Sunday, or Bank Holiday shifts required. The practice comprises two sites (Runnymede Hill and Chobham Road) and operates with a strong team culture that values collaboration, respect, and continuous professional development. You'll be working within a well-resourced environment where your contribution directly impacts patient care and team morale.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with a range of surgical and medical procedures, bringing precision and care to theatre work
• Provide attentive inpatient monitoring and post-operative care to ensure excellent patient outcomes
• Lead nurse-led clinics and deliver client education on preventative care and health management
• Support and mentor student nurses, helping shape the next generation of veterinary nursing talent
• Rotate between theatre, inpatient care, pharmacy, and occasional consultation support shifts
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative working environment across the practice

Requirements

• Current RCVS registration as a Registered Veterinary Nurse
• Proven experience working in small animal practice
• Strong communication skills and compassionate approach to patient and client care
• Ability to work confidently within a team-oriented environment
• Willingness to develop professionally and take on mentoring responsibilities

Benefits

• Leave & Flexibility: 6.6 weeks annual leave with increases based on length of service, plus your birthday as a paid day off
• Wellbeing & Support: Enhanced family-friendly policies (maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, and surrogacy pay); private medical insurance; cycle to work scheme; discounted gym membership; and non-accidental injury support
• Professional Development: £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid time; certificate support; access to the IVC Evidensia Academy; Vetlexicon online resource; research funding opportunities; Infection Prevention and Control Programme; Quality Improvement Programme
• Professional Memberships: VDS cover and RCVS fees paid
• Additional Perks: Pawsome Benefits reward gateway with discounts and cashback; pension scheme (5% employee / 3% employer contribution); discounted staff pet care
• Salary: Up to £34,000 pa dependent on experience

About the Practice

Runnymede Hill Veterinary Hospital and Chobham Road Veterinary Centre form a two-site, 100% small animal group located in the Surrey villages of Egham and Sunningdale. Both facilities are RCVS-accredited and equipped with modern facilities to support a varied and clinically interesting caseload. The practice is part of IVC Evidensia and has built a reputation for outstanding patient care and a strong team culture that invests in its people, premises, and processes. The practice website is www.runnymedevets.co.uk.