Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 6 May 2026
LOCATION
Bordon
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£35,000 / year
CATEGORY
Healthcare
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SKILLS

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RCVS) Clinical Coaching Surgical Nursing Anaesthesia Nurse Consultations Inpatient Care Communication Skills Organisational Skills

FULL DESCRIPTION

Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group, Bordon, South East

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

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic, team-orientated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] on a **full-time (40 hours a week) or part time basis. We are ideally looking for a candidate with clinical coaching experience.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group is a well-established, RCVS-accredited small animal practice with three sites across Alton, Bordon, and Grayshott. Our Alton and Bordon sites are fully equipped for surgical and diagnostic work, while Grayshott provides a calm and welcoming consultation space. We’re proud of our loyal client base and the strong relationships we’ve built within our community. Set near the stunning South Downs National Park, with easy access to the coast, this is a fantastic place to live and work.

[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. Our people are supported to make more clinical impact, access more career opportunities, and play an active role in their local and professional communities. Through investment in learning, innovation, and wellbeing, we create environments where our teams can grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment—at every stage of their career.

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.

  • Nurse consultations and client education
  • Inpatient care and monitoring
  • Surgical nursing and anaesthesia
  • Supporting the vet team with procedures and diagnostics
  • Maintaining high clinical standards and patient care
  • Clinical coaching

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

You’ll be part of a supportive nursing team led by our Head Nurse, with opportunities to develop your skills and interests. If you’re a Clinical Coach (or would like to become one), we’d love to hear from you.

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

Any questions before applying? Speak to Amy Padgett from our recruitment team: [contact hidden]

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 and long-term health conditions.

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