Registered Veterinary Nurse

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 6 May 2026
LOCATION
New Milton
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£33,000 / year
CATEGORY
Healthcare
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SKILLS

RCVS registration Clinical practice experience Medical nursing Surgical nursing Communication skills Teamwork Anaesthesia management Inpatient care

FULL DESCRIPTION

Registered Veterinary Nurse

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking an enthusiastic, team-orientated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Forest Lodge Vets on a full-time basis. Part time applications will also be considered.

  • Location: New Milton, South East
  • Discipline: Small Animal
  • Salary: Up to £33,000 pa DOE
  • Type: Full Time

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Registered Veterinary Nurse, you will be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering high-quality nursing care to patients while supporting excellent client experiences. You’ll work collaboratively with veterinary surgeons and the wider practice team, taking responsibility for the nursing care of a range of first opinion cases, contributing to clinical standards, and supporting the ongoing development of patient care within the practice.

This is a full-time role consisting of five 8-hour days per week, along with 1:6 Saturdays. No OOH.

General responsibilities include:

  • Inpatient care for hospitalised and day patients
  • Performing general anaesthetics
  • Lab duties
  • Dispensing medication

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

We’re looking for a confident and motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse who enjoys working as part of a team and delivering high standards of care. You’ll bring:

  • Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS
  • Experience working in clinical practice, with growing confidence in medical and surgical nursing
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues
  • Good organisational skills and the ability to manage workload effectively
  • A proactive approach to learning, reflection, and continuous improvement

How We’ll Support You

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

  • A varied and rewarding nursing role within a supportive primary care environment
  • Clear career pathways with progression opportunities into Senior Nurse, Referral, or leadership roles as well as clinical supervisors, mentors and certificate holders.
  • Ongoing learning and development supported by experienced colleagues and practice teams
  • A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team

  • 6.6 weeks' annual leave plus your birthday off
  • Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
  • Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Employee wellbeing initiatives including - Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme
  • £550 CPD allowance plus 24hrs paid leave
  • Certificate support
  • RCVS and VDS fees covered
  • Pension scheme
  • Discounted veterinary care
  • Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you - including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers

Contact

Speak to Lovell Varcoe from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role. Email: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

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