Registered Veterinary Nurse – Small Animal

About the Role

You’ll join Wellpet Vets as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in a friendly, collaborative team of 5 vets, 1 existing RVN, and 3 student nurses. This role is based primarily at the practice’s main Shenley branch in Hertfordshire, with occasional shifts at the sister consult-only site in Edgware, Middlesex—just 15 minutes away. Working 40 hours per week between 08:30 and 20:00, you’ll enjoy flexibility built into your schedule with days averaging 8 hours tailored to your preferences. Weekend commitments are minimal: just 1 in 4 Saturday half-days (08:15–13:15), followed by a day off in lieu to maintain genuine work-life balance.

You’ll be expected to bring dedication and enthusiasm to all aspects of nursing—from patient care to theatre support—while working alongside a team that genuinely enjoys what they do. This is nursing at a practice that recognises people matter.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care across all small animal disciplines
• Support surgical and diagnostic procedures in a modern practice setting
• Work flexibly between the Shenley main branch and Edgware consult-only site as needed
• Contribute to the supportive team culture that underpins the practice’s success
• Engage in continuing professional development and expand your nursing skills

Requirements

• Current RCVS registration as a Registered Veterinary Nurse
• Passionate commitment to small animal nursing
• A positive, upbeat team-player attitude
• Driving licence preferred (to facilitate easy travel between branches, but not essential)

Benefits

• Annual leave: 6.6 weeks, with increases based on length of service, plus your birthday as a paid day off
• Professional support: RCVS fees paid in full, generous CPD allowance of £500 with 3 days paid pro rata, and access to the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Wellbeing: Enhanced family-friendly policies (maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, and surrogacy pay), private medical insurance, cycle to work scheme, and discounted gym membership
• Pension and insurance: 5% employee/3% employer pension contribution, VDS cover
• Additional perks: Pawsome Benefits (Reward Gateway discounts and cashback with 100s of retailers), discounted staff pet care, and learning resources including Vetlexicon access

About the Practice

Wellpet Vets is an established small animal practice operating two branches—the main site in Shenley, Hertfordshire, set in beautiful grounds, and a consult-only facility in Edgware, Middlesex. Part of IVC Evidensia, the practice combines independent values with the resources and support of a major veterinary group. The team prides itself on creating a supportive, enjoyable workplace where nursing excellence and staff wellbeing go hand in hand.

The practice treats dogs, cats, and small pets, and invests in modern facilities and continuous professional development for all team members. Wellpet Vets is a Disability Confident Employer committed to diversity, equality, inclusion, and belonging.