Registered Veterinary Nurse – Small Animal

About the Role

Sunninghill Vets is looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to become an integral part of their clinical team. Established in 2006, this well-equipped practice is known for exceptional care, clinical excellence, and a personal approach to every animal that walks through the door. You’ll be working Monday to Friday, 8am–6pm (40 hours per week), with no out-of-hours commitments—perfect for work-life balance.

The practice sees a varied first opinion caseload, including some more complex orthopaedic surgeries, and you’ll work alongside experienced veterinary surgeons and a friendly, established team who genuinely take the time to do things properly. Modern in-house diagnostics and a calm, welcoming environment mean you’ll be delivering care that truly makes a difference to patients and their owners.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for hospitalised patients and monitor anaesthetics during surgical procedures
• Prepare animals for surgery, including clipping and aseptic preparation
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by veterinary surgeons
• Assist with diagnostic procedures including radiography, blood sampling, and laboratory tests
• Support excellent client experiences and contribute to clinical standards across the practice
• Work collaboratively with the wider practice team to develop ongoing patient care

Requirements

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS
• Experience working in clinical practice with growing confidence in medical and surgical nursing
• Strong communication skills and ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage workload effectively
• Proactive approach to learning, reflection, and continuous improvement
• Team-oriented mindset with enthusiasm for delivering high standards of care

Benefits

• 6.6 weeks’ annual leave plus your birthday off, with increasing allowance based on length of service
• £550 CPD allowance plus 24 hours paid leave for professional development
• RCVS and VDS fees covered
• Certificate support for ongoing qualifications
• Private Medical Insurance
• Pension scheme
• Enhanced family-friendly policies: maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, and surrogacy pay
• Employee wellbeing initiatives including Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounted veterinary care for your own animals
• Voluntary benefits: Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
• Clear career pathways with progression into Senior Nurse, Referral, or leadership roles, plus opportunities to become clinical supervisors, mentors, and certificate holders

About the Practice

Sunninghill Veterinary Centre was founded in 2006 by practice principal vet Johanna Headley to deliver exceptional veterinary care to small animals across Sunninghill, Ascot, and surrounding Berkshire villages and towns. The practice has built long-standing client relationships, offering continuity, compassion, and a calm environment where pets and their owners are genuinely valued. Modern facilities and in-house diagnostics support a varied first opinion caseload, including orthopaedic work.

Sunninghill Vets is part of IVC Evidensia, the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group comprising over 900 practices and referral hospitals. IVC Evidensia is committed to supporting careers without limits, investing in learning, innovation, and wellbeing to help teams grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment at every stage.