Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

About the Role

We are looking to recruit an RVN to join our wonderful team at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] on a full time, permanent basis. We are a long-established, Small Animal Veterinary Group based in Woking, Bagshot, and Addlestone. As a progressive practice, we recently relocated to our brand new, purpose-built practice in Woking, and continue to invest to refurbish and equip our other 2 practices to the same high standard. We also have a purpose-built grooming salon at our main site. One of the most important things to us here at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is our history and local “Village Vet” reputation for providing the highest level of service and value for all our clients. Therefore, we have a loyal client base and a gold standard reputation across the local community. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group, made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals, united by a shared purpose of happier animals, happier owners. At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we believe careers should be built without limits.

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. The working week will be 30-40 hours: 4-5 days a week 1 in 4 Saturdays 08:00 - 16:30 with a day off in lieu, with no OOH.

Day-to-day duties include:

• Assisting our Veterinary Surgeons in theatre and consultations
• Responsibility for inpatient care
• Assisting with patient admits and discharges
• Carrying out nurse consultations

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

Work-life Balance

• 6.6 weeks' annual leave
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Additional annual leave for your birthday which is added to your allowance

Wellbeing

• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Healthcare Cash Plan

Development

• £550 CPD allowance per annum
• 24hrs paid CPD leave
• Certificate Support
• Learning and development opportunities via the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon – our online veterinary encyclopaedia
• Research funding opportunities for Vets & Nurses
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Additional

• Pension scheme
• Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme
• Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you
• Discounted staff pet care
• Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging. If you have any questions before applying, speak to Lovell Varcoe from our recruitment team at [contact hidden].