Registered Veterinary Nurse

About the Role

Shelfield Vets for Pets is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their established small animal team in Walsall. Whether you’re newly qualified and keen to expand your experience, or an experienced nurse looking to develop advanced skills, you’ll find plenty of scope to grow here. This full-time or part-time role involves a mixture of early and late weekday shifts (practice hours 8:30am–7:00pm Monday to Friday) plus one Saturday morning in three (9:00am–12:00pm), with no out-of-hours or overnight work required.

You’ll work alongside three veterinary surgeons, a dedicated reception team, other RVNs, and student nurses in a cat-friendly and dog-friendly practice with separate waiting areas. The team actively supports professional development—one vet is currently completing a dermatology certificate, and the practice encourages RVNs to pursue ISFM and advanced nursing qualifications. If you’re interested in stepping into a Head Nurse or leadership role over time, this practice welcomes that ambition.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct veterinary nursing consults with confidence and excellent customer service
• Support varied casework including dermatology, orthopaedics, and feline medicine
• Utilise state-of-the-art in-house laboratory equipment, AI microscope system for cytology, in-house blood machine, and blood gas analysis
• Perform Schedule 3 work
• Assist with diagnostic imaging including ultrasound and radiography
• Contribute your own professional interests and bring new skills to the practice
• Support the practice’s expansion into laparoscopic surgery and advanced dental imaging

Requirements

• Qualified RVN (RCVS registered)
• Confidence conducting veterinary consults
• Good general nursing experience and strong customer service skills
• Cheerful, down-to-earth, and enthusiastic approach with genuine commitment to animal welfare
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills
• Interest in professional progression (desirable, not essential)

Benefits

• Competitive salary: £28,000–£35,000 depending on experience (newly qualified RVNs start at £28,000; those stepping into developmental Head Nurse or leadership positions start from £35,000)
• Structured progression reviews linked to experience, responsibility, and performance
• No out-of-hours or overnight in-patient checks
• Generous CPD allowance including funded certificates
• Paid professional memberships (RCVS, BVNA, VDS)
• Contributory pension scheme
• 20% discount at Vets for Pets, Pets at Home, and The Groom Room
• Access to exclusive company and high street discounts and cashback rewards
• Social events and wellbeing emphasis
• In-house career development opportunities

About the Practice

Shelfield Vets for Pets is a small animal practice committed to delivering high standards of veterinary care with strong emphasis on patient well-being. The team comprises skilled professionals dedicated to maintaining excellent standards, supported by modern facilities including separate cat and dog waiting areas and advanced diagnostic equipment. The practice is part of Vets for Pets, a group that values diversity, inclusivity, and creating opportunities for talented individuals from all backgrounds.

The practice actively supports ongoing professional development and encourages team members to pursue advanced qualifications. With recent expansion into specialist areas like laparoscopic surgery and advanced dental imaging, there’s genuine scope to grow and bring your own clinical interests into the role.