Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 6 May 2026
LOCATION
Twickenham
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Associate
SALARY
£35,000 / year
CATEGORY
Healthcare
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SKILLS

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) Surgical support Inpatient care Nurse-led clinics Digital X-ray Ultrasound Endoscopy Laser therapy

FULL DESCRIPTION

Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] (Twickenham Veterinary Surgery), Twickenham, London

Discipline: Small Animal | Full Time | Up to £35,000 pa DOE

The Role

You’ll play a key role within our nursing team, carrying out a wide range of duties including:

  • Theatre and surgical support
  • Inpatient care
  • Nurse-led clinics
  • General patient care and housekeeping

Responsibilities are shared collaboratively, and you’ll be fully involved in patient care from admission through to discharge. This is a varied role where your nursing skills will be valued and utilised every day.

About Us

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is located in a vibrant suburban town on the River Thames, surrounded by cafés, parks and excellent transport links. We’re just 10 miles from Central London, with easy access to Hounslow and Kingston upon Thames.

Our practice is well-equipped with modern facilities, including:

  • Digital X-ray
  • Ultrasound
  • Multiparameter monitoring
  • Endoscopy
  • Laser therapy
  • A dedicated nurse consulting room

Join our experienced team

You’ll be working alongside five experienced vets and a strong, supportive nursing team of full-time and part-time RVNs, a VCA and a dedicated support team, including our Practice Director.

We place real importance on customer care and staff wellbeing. Our culture is supportive and collaborative, with a no-blame approach that encourages open case discussions and continuous improvement. We’re also actively involved in our local community and regularly support animal charities, recently hosting a successful charity garden party to raise funds for a local cause.

Working Hours

This is a full-time, permanent role working Monday to Friday, with no weekends or out-of-hours commitments. Shifts are typically 8:00am–4:30pm or 11:00am–7:30pm.

Because our people matter

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

  • 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
  • Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
  • Enhanced family-friendly policies
  • £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid CPD leave
  • Certificate support
  • Learning and development via [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Academy
  • Access to Vetlexicon
  • VDS cover
  • RCVS fees
  • Company pension scheme
  • Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme
  • Voluntary benefits
  • Discounted treatment for your own pets at an [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] practice

Practice Details

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], 58 Hampton Road, Twickenham, TW2 5QB, United Kingdom

Animals treated: (not specified)

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Diversity & Contact

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities.

Speak to Bethany Baker from our recruitment team: [contact hidden]

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