OOH Registered Veterinary Nurse

CVS Vets; Canterbury; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS fees paid in full

Generous CPD allowance

Excellent Nursing Career Pathway

Up to 33 days holiday (with buy/sell)

Health cash plan

Staff pet care discounts

Job summary

CVS Canterbury is seeking an OOH Registered Veterinary Nurse for a part-time weekend role, delivering high-quality care in a small animal practice. You will monitor patients, support recovery, and communicate with owners to ensure excellent outcomes.

Join a collaborative team at CVS that values ongoing training, professional development, and compassionate client care, with supportive leadership and a focus on growth and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be a registered veterinary nurse (OOH).
• Strong dedication to animal welfare and client care.
• Comfortable working in a team and taking on weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to small animals.
• Monitor patients and support recovery.
• Offer reassurance to pet owners and carers.
• Maintain professional standards and document care.
• Collaborate with veterinarians and support staff to ensure best outcomes.

Skills

Passion for patient care

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Ability to work weekends

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse

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'llbe 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, caringisn'tjust a job—it'sinour nature.

We put our people first—because whenyou'resupported, you can deliver thevery bestcare. With industry-leading learning, hands-on training, and guidance,you'llhave everything you need to grow your skills and confidence. Whetheryou'relooking to progress in your current role or explore new career pathways, CVS is the place to nurture your future career.

Life atCVS / 24/7 – Canterbury

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

About you:
We're looking for a OOH RegisteredVeterinaryNurses to join ourteam here in Canterbury, UK to support with 1:4 Sunday day shifts.

• Be passionate about delivering exceptional careto both ourpatients and their owners every day.

• Support the outcome of patients carein all aspects of clinical workas part of the team.

• Ensure Quality ismaintainedby keeping our practice in excellent condition- ensuring quality of care and the best possible outcomes for every patient

• Learn,developand grow with us, taking advantage ofongoing training and development opportunities offered by CVS and our practice.

• Contribute tocreating apositive environment, fostering a friendly,welcomingand supportive team culture.

• Communicate with confidence,useyour exceptional communication skills—both written and verbal—to build strong, lasting relationships with colleagues, clients, and the pets they love.

The benefits
At CVS, we know that carefor our patientsstarts with dedicated people like you.That'swhy we invest in your growth and your future. When you joinus,you'llget:

• 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 theoptionto 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'recommitted to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome,valuedand able to do their best work. We foster an inclusive andequitableworkplace, 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 SupportVetsand personal mentors. We offer leading benefits and policies, such as our Health Shield which provides support for physical and mental health.