Registered Veterinary Nurse

About the Role

This is a full-time or part-time opportunity to join an expanding small animal practice in Wimbledon. The practice is growing under Joint Venture Partner Syd Azimi, and you'll be part of that exciting development. With flexible shift hours between Monday to Friday 9am to 7pm and Saturdays 9am to 2pm (offered weekly or 1 in 2), plus time off in lieu, you can build the schedule that works for you. Best of all, there is no OOH commitment whatsoever.

The surgery is purpose-built to industry-leading standards, featuring digital X-ray, in-house laboratory facilities, and air-conditioned treatment areas. You'll see a wide variety of cases with a higher-than-average number of rabbits and exotics, plus regular visits from an animal behavioural specialist. The practice takes pride in working cases up to an extremely high standard and actively supports individual clinical interests.

Nurses are the heart of this practice. You'll perform an integral clinical role in patient care, combine excellent communication and organisation skills with a genuine interest in the business side of practice management, and help motivate the team to achieve both personal and practice goals. A warm, compassionate, and people-oriented approach is essential, along with confidence in your leadership abilities to foster smooth and collaborative teamwork.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent patient and client care as a core clinical team member
• Provide nursing support across surgery, theatre, anaesthesia, and in-house diagnostic work
• Support the management and care of a varied caseload including small animals, rabbits, and exotics
• Contribute to a supportive and collaborative team environment
• Embrace all aspects of the veterinary nurse role, including business awareness and team motivation
• Work flexibly across the scheduled shift pattern to support practice operations

Requirements

• Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) qualification
• RCVS registration
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Confidence in leadership and team collaboration
• A warm, compassionate, and people-oriented approach to patient and client care
• Interest in clinical practice and business development
• Willingness to learn and develop further within a supportive environment

Benefits

• Competitive salary from £32,000 FTE (depending on experience)
• Dedicated generous CPD allowance for professional development
• Paid memberships: BVNA, RCVS, and VDS
• No OOH rota commitments
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible working hours to maintain healthy work-life balance
• 20% discount at Pets at Home and The Vet Group
• Cycle to work scheme
• Excellent career development opportunities thanks to the varied caseload and supportive culture

About the Practice

Vets for Pets operates a small animal practice in Wimbledon, South London (postcode SW17 0BW). The practice is part of Vets4Pets and the broader Vets for Pets network, operating to high clinical and welfare standards with modern, purpose-built facilities. The team is committed to creating a supportive, inclusive workplace where people from all walks of life are valued and encouraged to be their best selves.

The practice actively addresses diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming candidates from diverse backgrounds and recognising the unique contributions they bring. Clinical interests are actively supported, and the varied caseload (including higher numbers of rabbits, exotics, and behavioural cases) provides genuine development opportunities for team members.