Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

About the Role

Vets4Pets Thurrock is looking for a part-time RVN to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity whether you’re newly qualified seeking mentorship or an experienced nurse looking for flexibility. Working up to 20 hours per week with a 1:4 weekend rota, you’ll find a good balance between clinical challenge and work-life sustainability.

Based inside Pets at Home at Lakeside Retail Park in Thurrock, the practice benefits from free onsite parking and excellent transport links via the A13 and M25. You’ll be part of a warm, collaborative team where supporting colleagues is as important as delivering outstanding patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing support across general practice cases, from routine consultations to surgical procedures
• Assist in the operating theatre and manage perioperative nursing care
• Conduct nurse-led consultations where appropriate and develop your clinical skillset
• Support dental procedures using the modern dental suite with integrated x-ray facilities
• Contribute to ward management and patient monitoring in separate dog and cat wards
• Deliver exceptional customer service, making clients and their pets feel welcomed and cared for
• Keep up-to-date with practice protocols and available services to provide informed guidance to clients

Requirements

• Current RVN registration with the RCVS, or if you’re looking for a practice to help you become an RVN (SVN) we would love to hear from you
• Friendly, professional demeanor with genuine passion for animal welfare
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and handle emotional client situations with empathy
• Strong team player who thrives in a collaborative environment
• Enthusiasm for continuing professional development and learning
• Ability to work flexibly including weekend shifts (1 in 4 rota)

Benefits

• 20% staff discount across the Vets4Pets group, Pets at Home, and Groom Room
• Access to exclusive discounts and cashbacks through staff schemes
• In-house career development opportunities and mentoring
• Competitive pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• Private healthcare and medical insurance (available after probationary period)

About the Practice

Vets4Pets Thurrock is an RCVS-accredited small animal practice that has grown steadily since opening. The team consists of 4 veterinary surgeons (including a head vet), 3 RVNs, 2 SVNs, 1 VCA, 5 CCAs, plus reception and management staff led by Practice Director Dipty. The practice recently renewed its Practice Standards Scheme accreditation, reflecting their commitment to excellence.

The facility is impressively equipped with a dedicated operating theatre, three consultation rooms, a dedicated nurse consultation room, digital x-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, heart scan facilities, and a laparoscopic spay unit for keyhole surgery. The modern dental suite includes dental x-ray, and there’s a comprehensive in-house laboratory, laser therapy, and advanced orthopaedic surgery capabilities. Separate dog and cat wards ensure patient comfort and good practice management.