Registered Veterinary Nurse
SKILLS
FULL DESCRIPTION
The Pet Vet is opening a new veterinary surgery and seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join the founding team. The role involves delivering exceptional clinical care, running nurse clinics, supporting vets, and contributing to the practice's development. The position offers a full-time rota with evenings and weekends, CPD support, and various benefits.
Why we are different
Too many nursing roles limit what you can do. This one won’t.
You’ll be working in a state-of-the-art, light and spacious surgery, fully equipped with modern diagnostics and designed to be calm for pets, comfortable for clients, and inspiring for colleagues. The surgery will have 8 consult rooms, 3 operating theatres, separate dental and imaging suites, with a spacious prep area and wards.
You will influence how the practice runs, how the team works together, and how care is delivered, all while being supported by one of the UK’s largest independent, family-owned veterinary groups.
You’ll be encouraged to fully utilise your skills from nurse clinics and Schedule 3 procedures to inpatient care, anaesthesia and client education all within a modern, well-equipped environment designed with both patients and teams in mind.
You won’t just join a team you’ll help create it.
The role
As a key member of the surgery team, you’ll play a central role in delivering exceptional clinical care and an outstanding client experience.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting vets in consultations, diagnostics and surgery
- Running nurse clinics and promoting preventive healthcare
- Delivering inpatient care and monitoring anaesthesia
- Undertaking laboratory work, radiography and theatre duties
- Supporting and mentoring student nurses where applicable
- Providing a warm, professional experience for every client and patient
You’ll be hands-on, proactive, and integral to how the practice runs day-to-day .
Working pattern
Full-time rota with evenings and weekends 4 x 9 hour days
Average working week of 39 hours
Nurse care nights (with accommodation provided when required)
Flexible working options considered
Here is how we do it
Professional & financial
Monthly nurse recognition scheme
CPD support and development opportunities
Funded professional fees
Income protection
Work-life balance & wellbeing
20 days holiday + bank holidays
Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
Compassionate leave
Wellbeing support
Everyday perks
Generous staff discounts on treatments and products
Free consultations for your own pets
Retail, travel and lifestyle discounts
Free parking, uniform, fruit and more
You’ll also have access to additional benefits including long service rewards, charity opportunities and career progression pathways .
About us
We are part of a nationwide, independent, family-owned veterinary group committed to delivering exceptional care in the communities we serve.
Our surgeries are modern, spacious and designed to create a calm environment for pets and a positive, collaborative space for teams.
We invest in our people, support development, and create workplaces where colleagues genuinely enjoy coming to work.
You’ll thrive in this role if you:
- Are a qualified and registered Veterinary Nurse
- Take pride in delivering excellent patient care
- Enjoy working collaboratively as part of a team
- Communicate confidently and compassionately
- Want to fully utilise and develop your nursing skills
- Are positive, proactive and adaptable
- Be part of something from the beginning
If you’re looking for a role where your voice is heard, your skills are valued, and you can help shape a brand-new practice — we’d love to hear from you.
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Salary
From £28.9k To £33k DOE
Hours
40 1:4 weekends
Benefits
Competitive
Closing Date
27/04/2026