About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic, team-orientated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Runnymede Veterinary Hospital (Pets First) on a full-time basis. We are a well-established, RCVS-accredited small animal hospital located in the heart of Surrey. We pride ourselves on delivering outstanding patient care and nurturing a strong team culture that values collaboration, respect, and continuous professional growth. [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.

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.

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours over a 4 day week. Shifts vary from 7:30am start to 7:00pm finish. Mixture of theatre, inpatients, pharmacy, and occasional consult shift. 1:4 Saturdays (9am-2pm) with TOIL given the week before. No out of hours, Sundays or Bank Holidays.

General responsibilities include:

• Assisting in a wide range of surgical and medical procedures Inpatient care and monitoring
• Nurse clinics and client education
• Supporting student nurses
• Contributing to a positive, collaborative working environment

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

• 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

• 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

How to Apply

Apply via the Lever link: . For questions, contact Lovell Varcoe at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].

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 and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments.