OOH Registered Veterinary Nurse

CVS Veterinary Group; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS fees paid in full

Generous CPD allowance

BSAVA library access

Funded advanced training opportunities

Up to 33 days holiday

Health cash plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing Champions

Enhanced family leave policies

Staff pet care discounts

Job summary

CVS Veterinary Group in Canterbury is recruiting an OOH Registered Veterinary Nurse for a part-time weekend role (1:4 Sundays, day shifts). This onsite position offers a competitive hourly salary of £14–£15 DOE and averages 2–3 shifts per week.

Join a supportive, client-focused small animal practice with a friendly team, ongoing training, generous benefits, and a commitment to excellent animal care and wellbeing for pets and their families.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to high-quality nursing care for animals.
• Ability to work as part of a clinical team.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training.
• Experience in veterinary nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote pet wellness and monitor patients' health.
• Support patient recovery and outcomes.
• Provide reassurance to clients and owners.
• Work as part of a collaborative veterinary team.

Skills

Passion for care

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Empathy

Job description

OOH Registered Veterinary Nurse
Onsite
Location: Canterbury
Contract: Part Time (Weekend) 1:4 Sunday day shifts.
Practice Type: First opinion

Shifts:

Competitive Salary: £14-15 per hour (DOE)

Hours: Average 2-3 per week (1 in 4 Sunday)

Your journey starts here.

At CVS, caring is what we do. As a Veterinary Nurse, you'll be at the heart of promoting pet wellness-monitoring patients' health, supporting their recovery, and offering reassurance to the people who love them. Because for us, caring isn't just a job-it's in our nature.

We put our people first-because when you're supported, you can deliver the very best care. With industry-leading learning, hands-on training, and guidance, you'll have everything you need to grow your skills and confidence. Whether you're looking to progress in your current role or explore new career pathways, CVS is the place to nurture your future career.

Life at CVS / 24/7 - Canterbury

We are a small animal practice with a passionate team of vets, nurses, PCAs and receptionists. Our facilities give you the tools you need to deliver outstanding care. We pride ourselves on our friendly and collaborative environment where everyone is supported in providing the best possible care to animals.

About you:

• Be passionate about delivering exceptional care to both our patients and their owners every day.
• Support the outcome of patients care in all aspects of clinical work as part of the team.
• Ensure Quality is maintained by keeping our practice in excellent condition- ensuring quality of care and the best possible outcomes for every patient
• Learn, develop and grow with us, taking advantage of ongoing training and development opportunities offered by CVS and our practice.
• Contribute to creating a positive environment, fostering a friendly, welcoming and supportive team culture.
• Communicate with confidence, use your exceptional communication skills-both written and verbal-to build strong, lasting relationships with colleagues, clients, and the pets they love.

The benefits

• RCVS fees paid in full
• Generous CPD allowance, Knowledge Hub access, BSAVA library, and funded advanced training opportunities
• Excellent Nursing Career Pathway
• Up to 33 days holiday (with the option to buy/sell)
• Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions, and enhanced family leave policies
• Staff pet care discounts - 50% off services, MiPet food, and medications

Join us at CVS

We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued and able to do their best work. We foster an inclusive and equitable workplace, where diverse perspectives are invited and people feel safe to speak up.

Wellbeing support is always available, from monthly line-manager check-ins to our network of 400 Wellbeing Champions, Pastoral Support Vets and personal mentors. We offer leading benefits and policies, such as our Health Shield which provides support for physical and mental health.