Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

About the role

This is a full-time, permanent position. You’ll work alongside a team of 13 experienced RVNs and a dedicated lab technician, supporting a veterinary team that includes multiple certificate holders. This varied role will involve all aspects of small animal nursing across our hospital and nearby branch surgery, giving you plenty of opportunities to use and grow your clinical skills.

About the practice

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a busy, RCVS-accredited hospital based in Barton-le-Clay, with a smaller branch in Flitwick. We are proud to offer a full range of services and excellent facilities, including diagnostic imaging, surgical theatres, in-house lab, and separate cat and dog wards. We’re passionate about delivering outstanding care and building strong client relationships. Our team of vets, nurses, and client care staff work closely together in a genuinely supportive, family-friendly environment, where work-life balance and personal wellbeing are valued. Located in a peaceful rural town with great transport links to Bedford, Luton, and beyond, we offer the best of both worlds – countryside charm with urban convenience.

Candidate requirements

We’re looking for a qualified Registered Veterinary Nurse who enjoys working in a busy environment and being part of a close-knit, supportive team. You’ll need to be confident in delivering excellent patient and client care, with a proactive and positive approach to your work.

Working pattern

This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week, with midweek shifts between 08:00 and 19:30, and 2:6 Saturday mornings from 08:00 to 13:00.

Because our people matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business, and investing in our people, teams and hospitals is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from –

• Work-life balance: 6.6 weeks annual leave, increasing holiday allowance based on length of service, your birthday as a paid day off.
• Wellbeing: Private medical insurance, enhanced family-friendly policies, Cycle to Work scheme, initiatives focused on employee wellbeing.
• Development: £550 CPD allowance with 3 days paid leave, learning and development opportunities via the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Academy, access to Vetlexicon, research funding, Care Fund, Infection Prevention and Control Programme, Quality Improvement Programme.
• Professional Memberships: VDS cover, RCVS fees.
• Additional: Pawsome Benefits reward gateway, pension (5% Employee/3% Employer), discounted staff pet care.